Construction Inspector

About the role

WGA is looking for a detail oriented and organized Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team. Our inspectors primarily support public infrastructure projects, and we are growing our presence in site and land development work as well.

Responsibilities

• Understand the general process of site, land and municipal projects including utilities, roadways, and water/wastewater facilities
• Maintain general knowledge of civil construction including but not limited to soils, aggregate, concrete, reinforcing steel, asphalt, foundations, etc.
• Some vertical construction experience, including steel, wood, masonry, fireproofing, etc., as needed, inspected either directly or through WGA's sub-consultants
• Manage, observe, and report on a construction project on a daily basis
• Monitor geotechnical drilling activities, materials testing technicians and reports, and other sub-consultants during construction
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality management plan
• Perform daily inspections of all materials and workmanship and communicate deficiencies with the project stakeholders
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately documenting all work performed before leaving the site
• Attend various construction meetings to fully understand the scope of each project
• Manage and answer residents' inquiries and issues as directed
• Communicate and follow-up with oral and/or written reports regarding the progress of the project to the project engineer, project manager and/or Construction Services Manager
• Identify and present possible solutions to potential project related complications to the project engineer, project manager and/or Construction Services Manager
• Read all specifications, plans, shop files, and submittals
• Understand and be completely familiar with the plans and specifications
• Understand survey benchmarks, elevations, and construction staking
• Scale and measure distances and have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs when requested
• Input and generate documents on a Company-provided tablet
• Proficiently handle, manage, create and modify PDF documents
• Interpret and implement company mandated safety policies, including adherence to WGA's Safety Manual and any applicable site-specific safety requirements
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection, civil engineering, or a related field required – WGA welcomes candidates with a variety of civil construction backgrounds, including specialized experience, and provides training as needed
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel in the Central and/or Southeast Texas region