Senior Construction Inspector – Water Utility / HDD Infrastructure Project
Azar Design Co · Bainbridge, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$45–$60/hrFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the Owner’s field representative during construction.
- Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
- Inspect installation of HDPE water mains, water services, hydrants, valves, tracer wire, and utility appurtenances.
- Observe HDD operations, utility crossings, entry/exit pits, and environmental controls.
- Verify trenching, bedding, backfill, compaction, restoration, and erosion/sediment control measures.
- Witness hydrostatic pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, disinfection, and bacteriological sampling.
- Review fusion welding records, test reports, certifications, and as-built documentation.
- Maintain daily inspection reports, field photographs, quantity tracking, and project records.
- Cook up with the contractor, engineer, utility owners, Village of Bainbridge, NYSDOT, and regulatory agencies.
- Monitor traffic control, OSHA trench safety compliance, and overall site safety.
- Identify deficiencies, document corrective actions, and verify resolution before acceptance.
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of construction inspection experience on underground utility, water, sewer, or heavy civil projects.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and test reports.
- Experience inspecting HDPE pipe installation and fusion operations.
- Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
- Familiarity with AWWA water main installation, testing, and disinfection standards.
- Knowledge of NYSDOH potable water requirements.
- OSHA Training Preferred
- Travel on the jobsite may be required.
- Availability for 8 to 10 hr work shifts.
- Valid Driving license, reliable vehicle and current US Work eligibility required.
Pay Range
$45 to $60, Actual pay rate will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and specific assignment.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k, toll/mileage reimbursement, etc.