Construction Inspector

About the role

We bring together the places that make communities feel like home whether it’s an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring, inspecting and documenting the construction contractor’s work and develop an understanding of the comprehensive written Daily Report that includes such observation and description of all work activities, measurement of installed material quantities, an accounting of labor and equipment resources utilized, a statement of general compliance or non-compliance with the work, and supporting video and photographs of the work in progress.
• Review project submittals, submittal review comments, RFI and RFI responses, and incorporate into the quality control inspection plan.
• Review, analyze and document any construction issues potentially resulting in a scope, time or cost impact to the work of the Contractor which may result in a change to the contract.
• Maintain attention to detail during a project’s construction while thinking ahead about the work to follow and project requirements so minor problems can be identified before they develop into larger problems.
• Attend, as necessary, Weekly Progress Meetings with Contractor, including review of progress to planned schedule.
• Absorb, train junior staff how to effectively observe, document, and report on construction progress and quality.

Requirements

• Understands underground utility construction for potable water, sanitary sewer, raw water, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as the different methods used during their construction.
• Work in a field office or vehicle at a project site and work in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Develop an understanding of written reports documenting QA/QC inspections, non-compliance notices, and corrective actions.
• Develop understanding of contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• Develops rapport and trust with others.
• Effectively understands and meets client needs.
• Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Positive attitude, good energy, and proven passion.
• Capable of demonstrating competency in using Microsoft Office and iOS applications to create field work reports.

Qualifications

• Education: A technical 2-year degree/diploma/certificate in a related program; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience: Minimum of 12-14 years of relevant underground utility construction observation and documentation experience. At least 10 years of experience in water, wastewater utility plant, pump station, or similar construction field required.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of how to develop and maintain master as-built drawing information.
• Ability to develop understanding of contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• Ability to develop understanding of project specific quality control and quality assurance documents and standards for projects that are under development.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.