Construction Inspector

About the role

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges. We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction contracts related to water and wastewater facilities
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for constructability, notes errors, omissions, and potential problem areas
• Schedules, plans, coordinates, and completes site inspections
• Coordinates construction-related system outages with client facilities
• Prepares complete inspection reports and maintains a daily diary
• Maintains complete project files including a project photo file
• Keeps detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as-built drawings
• Prepares monthly estimates of quantity of construction completed
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, and owners
• Responsible for actions and performance of Junior Level Construction Inspectors
• Mentors and trains Junior Construction Inspectors

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of standard construction specifications, codes, and special standards, methods, materials, and equipment used in construction of water and wastewater facilities
• Working knowledge of methods of soil compaction and density testing procedures, properties and uses of concrete, and techniques of handling, placing, curing, and sampling concrete
• In-depth understanding of OSHA Construction Safety Orders
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, and concise records
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong computer and internet skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience of responsible field inspection
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour safety course and other construction training

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical or Associate Degree in a related technical field