Construction Observer - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our Water Business Line team, you will have the opportunity to be the bridge between consulting engineers and contractors in the field. You will be reporting to either our Portsmouth, NH or Portland, ME offices.

Our Team and Projects
Nearly 100 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We provide planning, design, and construction phase services for the new construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. We also provide structural design and construction phase services for municipal buildings (maintenance facilities, office buildings, and schools), retaining walls, parking garages, dams and spillways, and bridges.   

What will you be doing? 
You will be observing contractor’s work to verify that materials and equipment are installed in accordance with the design drawings and specifications. You will provide review and coordination across various disciplines including structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and SCADA. You will coordinate with Tighe & Bond’s management and design team, client representatives, utilities companies and adjacent residents. You will also be consulted by our project management team to provide constructability reviews of projects at various stages of design. You will be supported by our roving Senior Construction Observer who has over 30 years of experience and can assist with finding technical and administrative solutions as they may arise.

What do you need? 
You will need construction field experience with vertical projects involving concrete walls and footings, steel framing, masonry, roofs, and architectural elements. You should have an AS or BS degree related to construction management, technology, or engineering. Having working experience working with field survey, design/drafting, construction administration, or municipal works would be a plus. 

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like? 
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.  

Your financial future and wellness  
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. Construction Observer salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $71,311 - $123,780. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond 
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of over 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.  

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