Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm.
Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow.
The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for both public and private projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents.
Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing.
We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.
We are seeking motivated and driven individual to join our Construction Administration and Management team in Manhattan, KS.
In this role, you will apply your expertise to execute construction administration assignments, utilizing established methods, practices, and programs.
Your primary responsibilities include performing construction observation and inspection tasks under moderate direction, ensuring the successful completion of projects.
You will also contribute to project success by observing all phases of construction work, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and standards.
Additionally, you may attend preconstruction conferences, assist with project layout, and provide training or mentorship for new or less experienced construction employees.
You will travel to various job sites at different stages of construction and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
A minimum of three years of experience in construction observation or construction inspection
Associate degree in construction related field preferred, but not required
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Valid drivers license with clean driving history
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology.
Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient.
Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.
), plus you’ll:
Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
Receive an excellent 401(k) match
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Olsson is an EEO employer.
We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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