Construction Inspector/Construction Sr. Inspector

Position Summary

The Construction Inspector and Construction Sr. Inspector roles at Denver Water are responsible for performing specialized inspection work on construction/capital projects within the Engineering Division. They ensure contractor's work conforms to Denver Water standards and comply with specifications, codes, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of inspection work and oversee a variety of construction activities with regard to capital and other assigned projects.
• Identify inconsistencies, defects, potential pitfalls, and substandard work in the construction process, determine acceptable methods to correct situations, and oversee the repair or replacement of non-conforming work to ensure compliance with DW Engineering Standards, Contract Documents, and other industry standards and codes.
• Monitor field directives and changes.
• Serve as the main point of contact on a capital project worksite and coordinate construction activities with Operations and other internal and external groups.
• Observe safety operations and communicate emanate and potential safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure Contractor’s quality control program is implemented.
• Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports, project photos and logs, punch-lists, and other required construction documentation.
• Aid in surveying activities and collecting survey grade accurate as-built GNSS data.
• Assist with material sampling and testing, and assist with administering corrective measures for non-compliance.
• Responsible for scheduling, conducting, and attending a variety of construction meetings to provide input and assistance with interpreting specifications, drawings, and other technical coordinating, and administrative details.
• Perform related work as required.
• In addition to the above, the Construction Sr. Inspector will be responsible for:
• Independently perform all aspects of inspection work and oversee a variety of construction activities with regard to large and complex capital improvement projects.
• Monitor field directives and changes and assist in negotiating basic field construction changes.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs, approve and ensure Contractor’s quality control program is implemented.
• Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports, project photos and logs, punch-lists, and other required construction documentation.
• Aid in surveying activities and collecting survey grade accurate as-built GNSS data.
• Responsible for scheduling, conducting, and attending a variety of construction meetings to provide input and assistance with interpreting specifications, drawings, and other technical coordinating, and administrative details.
• Perform mathematical calculations, develop and update spreadsheets as necessary for inspection activities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate training for junior technicians, inspectors, or other assigned personnel.

Location of Position

Denver, CO Onsite or Hybrid

Onsite Hiring Range

• Construction Inspector: $34.66 - $39.28 hourly
• Construction Sr. Inspector: $41.92 - $47.51 hourly

Position Minimum Requirements

• Construction Inspector

  • Education and Experience: Associate Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum 4 years of related work experience. Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
  • Licenses, Registration, and Certifications: Completion of internal GPS training certification within 6 months of hire. Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

• Construction Sr. Inspector

  • Education and Experience: Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, supplemented by 1 years’ college, university or trade school in math, construction management, engineering or a related field. Minimum 6 years of related work experience. Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
  • Licenses, Registration, and Certifications: NACE Level I Industrial Coating Inspector, or Water Distribution Operator Class 2, or Electrical Inspector - International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) - (ability to obtain any within 20 months of hire). Completion of internal GPS training certification within 6 months of hire. Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Negotiation.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organizational skills.
• Read/interpret construction drawings, documents, and specifications.
• Scheduling and coordination.
• Sampling and testing.

Contact Us

Dan Rasmussen1600 W. 12th Ave.Denver, CO. 80204Dan.Rasmussen@denverwater.org