Construction Observer

Actalent • Omaha, NE • 3h ago

Job Description

Support project teams by performing on-site technical activities, collecting and validating data, commissioning and documenting results to help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for clients. The role blends hands-on field work with clear, professional reporting and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives. You will work with the team to determine the feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects. This role involves being onsite on large commercial/industrial projects to perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site technical activities and collect data for project teams.

Validate data, commission results, and document findings.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives.

Determine feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects.

Perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

Essential Skills

Associate's degree in construction management or civil engineering or related field.

1-3 years of commercial construction experience.

Pass MVR, concrete construction, and inspection knowledge.

Strong understanding of construction site safety and the commercial construction process.

Capable of detailed construction documentation that is accurate and legible.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred experience as an inspector, observer, surveyor, or in construction materials testing (CMT).

Demonstrated successful experience interacting with onsite representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Travel to other offices and project sites required, with limited travel outside of Omaha or Lincoln.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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