Inspector

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Inspect construction activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Observe and document construction of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, and groundwater wells.
• Monitor contractor work practices related to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Verify materials, workmanship, line and grade, testing, and installed quantities.
• Perform daily site observations and prepare accurate daily inspection reports.
• Coincide with construction managers, office engineers, contractors, and designers to resolve field issues.
• Witness testing and inspections including pressure testing, concrete placement, compaction, and system startup activities.
• Identify and document non-conforming work and follow through on corrective actions.
• Assist with punch-list development, as-built verification, and project closeout documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or technical training preferred).
• Minimum 2–5 years of field inspection or construction experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with infrastructure construction such as pipelines, pump stations, tanks, dams, levees, or wells.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and inspection practices.
• Strong written communication skills for field documentation and reporting.
• Familiarity with construction management or inspection reporting software.
• Ability to take and pass all GEI required construction safety related training courses.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related engineering degree or comprehensive equivalent field experience.
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) certification in California.
• Registered Certified Construction Manager In-Training (CMIT) through Construction Management Association of America.
• Certifications in construction inspection, materials testing, or safety (e.g., ACI, AWS, NACE, QSP/QSD).