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Field observer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in field observer job postings.
Sample field observer requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Proficiency with computers.
- Strong knowledge of geographical area.
Sample required field observer soft skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Able to follow instructions accurately.
Field observer job description example 1
AECOM field observer job description
**Job Summary**
**At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.**
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - over 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM, enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in India, China, Spain, Poland, Romania, South Africa and the Philippines, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support assisting AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. Enterprise Capabilities supports AECOM's ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining Enterprise Capabilities, you will have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM's monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our purpose of delivering a better world.
**AECOM** is seeking a Field Observer to be based in Denver, CO
**Job Summary/Responsibilities**
A field observer is a member of the ALSLR construction management Team that acts as the quality assurance for the Program's Management. In this role, the field observer's roles and responsibilities include:
* Conduct themselves with professionalism and composure to interact with client customers while representing the client.
* Work frequently with the public to successful complete tasks.
* Document all work being performed by the Contractor using electronic forms.
* Notify Field Supervisor of any concerns or problems encountered in the field.
* Take measurements to calculate quantities for the work being performed by the Contractor.
* Conduct and coordinate meetings with client customers.
* Able to enter confined spaces (crawls spaces) to inspect water service line connections made by the Contractor.
* Critically think and problem solve to resolve issues that arise from work.
* Utilize air monitoring equipment for personnel safety.
* Review and understand contract documents and specifications for the work being performed.
* Provide clear and concise communications to the Contractor and Construction Management Team.
* Responsible for monitoring conformance of quality, performance, specifications, contract documents, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties.
* Perform daily field observations and maintains observation records.
* Participate in and create punch lists of work performed.
* Drive in and between various neighborhoods where work is performed.
* Review and disseminate contractor's work schedules.
Physical Demands of Position:
* Occasional work weeks exceeding standard 40 hours.
* Minimal, but possible, off hour work (i.e., Nights and Weekends), to address emergencies.
* Ability to stand and walk for several hours per day (minimal sitting / desk time).
* Ability to climb or crawl to inspect low/high points or enter crawl spaces or basements.
* Ability to frequently lift objects of 10+lbs and/or move up to 50lbs.
* Ability to pass random drug test.
Work Environment:
* Routinely working in work truck/in field to review, complete, and submit daily reports through electronic forms.
* Working near construction equipment.
* Exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles related to construction activities.
* High noise levels requiring hearing protection.
**Minimum Requirements**
* HS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
* Ability to drive and maintain a company vehicle.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe or PDF X-change.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Previous experience in public works or private utility inspection.
* ICC Plumbing Inspection Certified (P1 and/or P2) or ability obtain within 3 months of hire.
**Additional Information**
* This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
* Relocation is not available for this position
* Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
* The hourly salary range is $23-39
* AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness
**What We Offer**
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Quality Assurance / Quality Controls
**Business Line** Water
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Stategic Business Unit** West
**Country** United States of America
**Position Status** Full Time
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 274835BR
**Virtual:** No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
**At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.**
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - over 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM, enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in India, China, Spain, Poland, Romania, South Africa and the Philippines, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support assisting AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. Enterprise Capabilities supports AECOM's ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining Enterprise Capabilities, you will have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM's monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our purpose of delivering a better world.
**AECOM** is seeking a Field Observer to be based in Denver, CO
**Job Summary/Responsibilities**
A field observer is a member of the ALSLR construction management Team that acts as the quality assurance for the Program's Management. In this role, the field observer's roles and responsibilities include:
* Conduct themselves with professionalism and composure to interact with client customers while representing the client.
* Work frequently with the public to successful complete tasks.
* Document all work being performed by the Contractor using electronic forms.
* Notify Field Supervisor of any concerns or problems encountered in the field.
* Take measurements to calculate quantities for the work being performed by the Contractor.
* Conduct and coordinate meetings with client customers.
* Able to enter confined spaces (crawls spaces) to inspect water service line connections made by the Contractor.
* Critically think and problem solve to resolve issues that arise from work.
* Utilize air monitoring equipment for personnel safety.
* Review and understand contract documents and specifications for the work being performed.
* Provide clear and concise communications to the Contractor and Construction Management Team.
* Responsible for monitoring conformance of quality, performance, specifications, contract documents, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties.
* Perform daily field observations and maintains observation records.
* Participate in and create punch lists of work performed.
* Drive in and between various neighborhoods where work is performed.
* Review and disseminate contractor's work schedules.
Physical Demands of Position:
* Occasional work weeks exceeding standard 40 hours.
* Minimal, but possible, off hour work (i.e., Nights and Weekends), to address emergencies.
* Ability to stand and walk for several hours per day (minimal sitting / desk time).
* Ability to climb or crawl to inspect low/high points or enter crawl spaces or basements.
* Ability to frequently lift objects of 10+lbs and/or move up to 50lbs.
* Ability to pass random drug test.
Work Environment:
* Routinely working in work truck/in field to review, complete, and submit daily reports through electronic forms.
* Working near construction equipment.
* Exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles related to construction activities.
* High noise levels requiring hearing protection.
**Minimum Requirements**
* HS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
* Ability to drive and maintain a company vehicle.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe or PDF X-change.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Previous experience in public works or private utility inspection.
* ICC Plumbing Inspection Certified (P1 and/or P2) or ability obtain within 3 months of hire.
**Additional Information**
* This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
* Relocation is not available for this position
* Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
* The hourly salary range is $23-39
* AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness
**What We Offer**
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Quality Assurance / Quality Controls
**Business Line** Water
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Stategic Business Unit** West
**Country** United States of America
**Position Status** Full Time
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 274835BR
**Virtual:** No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024