Senior Construction Inspector

About the role

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor construction contractor work and prepare daily inspection reports documenting labor, equipment, materials, work activities, safety observations, and construction progress.
• Review contractor reports and maintain accurate project records and photographic documentation.
• Review and provide input on field-related submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), plan clarifications, geotechnical information, inspection and test plans, and CPM schedules.
• Maintain oversight of contractor receipt inspection of materials arriving on-site and observe off-site fabrication, production, and testing activities as required.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, plans, specifications, safety standards, and agency requirements.
• Monitor contractor compliance as detailed in the applicable procedural manual(s) and the Construction and Materials Specifications.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming work and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Witness field and laboratory testing activities and verify compliance with approved Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.
• Observe tunneling operations including shaft construction, excavation, TBM operations, microtunneling, grouting, ground support installation, lining installation, and other trenchless construction activities.
• Coordinate daily with the Construction Manager, Resident Project Representative, Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and testing agencies regarding field activities and issues.
• Absorb and support the maintenance of a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize Agency/Client Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and other electronic systems to prepare inspection reports and maintain project documentation.
• Assist with authorized Force Account change order work performed on a time and materials basis, documenting the use of contractor labor, equipment and materials.
• Review the monthly progress pay estimate submitted by the construction contractor to verify requests for payment of materials, percent complete and earned value.
• Prepare and monitor a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction project inspection experience required.
• Successful completion of Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or Construction Management is preferred.
• Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• At least ten years of recent experience in heavy construction, with at least five years of tunnel inspection experience on large and complex engineering/construction projects.
• Knowledge of tunnel construction methods, including TBM, microtunneling, pipe jacking, shaft construction, grouting operations, and ground support systems.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, contract documents, shop drawings, and construction schedules.
• Experience reviewing contractor submittals, RFIs, inspection and test plans, and quality control documentation.
• Experience performing QA/QC inspections, documenting non-conforming work, and verifying corrective actions.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, testing agencies, and client representatives.
• Preferred current First Aid and CPR training from a provider recognized by OSHA.
• Preferred OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator and meet physical demands including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skills

• Ability to work in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Understanding and interpretation of contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.
• Effective discussion of project issues with clients and reviewing agency.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.