Construction Inspector (Part-Time as Needed)

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a Part-time as-needed Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management Team in Hanover, Maryland, Washington DC or Fairfax, Virginia. The inspector will work with a strong nationally recognized technical staff, utilizing expertise in construction inspection, field management, QA/QC, and report documentation on municipal water/wastewater treatment, pump stations, SCADA, electrical, civil, or other construction projects, reporting to a Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager and possibly leading other inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect construction work performed by contractors
• Perform punch list inspections
• Review drawings, specifications and other technical documents
• Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports/photos
• Participate in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews
• Maintain quality assurance requirements and monitor code compliance issues
• Inspect and determine deviations from contract documents; inform contractor of required corrections
• Review submittals and recommend technical solutions
• Attend and participate in construction meetings, safety meetings/updates and project site coordination meetings
• Monitor and document contractor resource utilization (labor, materials, equipment) for field changes, time and material work; assist with negotiation of basic field construction changes
• Verify equipment and materials installation for payment purposes
• Maintain payment quantity documentation
• Perform mathematical calculations as necessary during inspection activities
• Ensure Arcadis’ project safety guidelines are met while performing daily inspections
• Some local travel to project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, construction oversight, etc.

Requirements

5 years of mechanical/civil/utility construction inspection experience. This position requires employee to work year‑round in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of civil/utility construction inspection experience (preferred)
• Experience with civil/mechanical construction inspection activities on small to larger sized infrastructure projects (preferred)
• NASSCO ITCP / PACP certifications (preferred)
• ACI or NICET certifications (preferred)
• OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training (preferred)
• Active participation in a regional or national professional association (preferred)

Skills

• Identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to problems
• High level of math aptitude
• Ability to multi‑task several priorities and possess solid time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, and Outlook)

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional well‑being benefits.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $30‑$40/hour. Actual compensation will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Schedule

The position is on a Part‑time as Needed (PTAN) basis, which means the hours assigned will vary depending on the workload in the area. While there are weeks when a full‑time inspector is needed, there will be weeks of down time when no work will be available. This is ideal for an individual looking for that level of flexibility.