Construction Inspector - Water

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs observation of large diameter W/WW utility installations, excavation and backfill, tunneling, lift stations, and concrete structures construction projects.
• Conducts on-site observations of construction installations, including materials, grade elevations, underground facilities, construction safety precautions, minor concrete structures, traffic control devices, and erosion and siltation control installations.
• Determines compliance with contract plans and specifications, and with city and other governmental regulations.
• Reviews construction plans, specifications, encroachment permits, and other plans affecting assigned projects.
• Participates in meetings to discuss construction details and resolve issues with contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Makes field measurements and ensures conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Aids in coordinating materials testing, identifies on-site project problems, observes reports, and alerts appropriate members of the project team on non-conformance issues.
• Maintains daily diary and field records of material and quantities used, calculates and recommends formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
• Investigates citizen complaints related to encroachment and/or grading violations.

Specific Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of inspection or construction experience.
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge, using construction concepts and skills.
• Works on significant and unique issues and projects requiring an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Contacts pertaining to significant matters often involve coordination among groups.
• Occasionally provides consultation and advice to management regarding matters of considerable importance to the functional area.
• Exercises judgment to independently determine methods and procedures for completing new or special assignments.
• Occasionally provides direct or indirect supervision to other personnel.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $72,399.00 - $82,272.00
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships