Public Works Inspector I

About the role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Public Works Inspector I to join our team in San Bernardino, CA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection duties on a variety of public works construction/rehabilitation projects, serving public building facilities, bridges, roadways, parks, and municipal water, wastewater, storm drain, dry utilities, and other related public infrastructure.
• Work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
• Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute.
• Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
• Serve as liaison between engineers, contractors, and adjacent residents and business affected by projects.
• Interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details on a variety of public works projects.
• Ensure that work is completed in general accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Prepare sketches and assemble data for field engineer's use in making project changes.
• Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with contractor.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods of water, sewer, storm drain and dry utility pipe installations, including open trenching and trenchless methods such as jack and bore and directional drilling.
• Apply knowledge of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree and/or civil engineering related coursework/certifications preferred.
• Three or more (3+) years in the construction field or construction management/field services required.
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (QSP) certifications preferred.
• Experience in municipal utility inspection a plus.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans and specifications and be knowledgeable of change orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Valid CA driver's license and ability to successfully complete a motor vehicle records check ("MVR") required.
• Completion of driver safety training course preferred.