Construction Observer

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.

Foth Infrastructure Solutions, LLC is currently undergoing exciting growth in our Des Moines, IA office.  We are seeking a team-focused and results-oriented Construction Observation Professional who is looking to be a significant contributor to the execution of multiple civil transportation and aviation projects.

Foth Infrastructure’s engineering team is the civil engineering consultant to multiple eastern Iowa municipalities and the Eastern Iowa Airport charged with providing engineering and construction solutions for a variety of challenging projects. All while minimizing impacts to the citizens, business owners, and the environment. Projects include improvements to a wide variety of infrastructure systems to include utilities, roads, taxiways, and runways. You will be integral in providing essential solutions critical to the future success of these clients. Our projects will challenge and reward you with many diverse opportunities to grow your career and technical skills. 

• Provide construction observation services for both municipal and aviation client needs
• Oversee and coordinate contracted services, including survey and material testing
• Document and verify adherence to project specifications (e.g., daily log, quantities, submittals)
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project manager regarding project scope, timelines, and related project issues
• Coordinate construction activities with associated representatives of the client, contractors and regulatory agencies

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management or similar relevant experience in these areas
• Previous civil construction experience (e.g., paving, storm/sanitary sewer, watermain, earthwork/grading and erosion control)
• Excellent communication skills

• Civil Engineering Degree or Construction Engineering Degree
• Working knowledge of Microstation systems and Open Roads Designer (ORD) software
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction observation or equal combination of formal education and applicable experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. 

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!