Sr. Construction Inspector

Essential Functions

• Lead daily field inspection efforts for natural gas, energy, and utility construction projects.
• Monitor contractor activities to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, regulations, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Oversee complex construction activities including pipeline installation, facility construction, earthwork, grading, restoration, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between RK&K, clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review daily reports, field documentation, photographs, quantity tracking, inspection records, and project correspondence.
• Identify, document, and communicate construction issues, non-conforming work, safety concerns, and schedule impacts to project leadership.
• Verify materials, equipment, testing procedures, and workmanship meet project requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor environmental permit compliance, including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and restoration requirements.
• Review contractor testing, inspection reports, quality control documentation, and material certifications.
• Coordinate resolution of field conflicts and provide recommendations to project managers, engineers, and clients.
• Support project scheduling, constructability reviews, punch list development, final inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and field staff.
• Promote and monitor adherence to project safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Support client relationship management through responsive communication and proactive issue resolution.

Required Skills And Experience

• Seven (7)+ years of construction inspection, construction management, or construction oversight experience on utility, pipeline, civil, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience serving as a lead inspector or senior field representative on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, permits, standards, and contract documents.
• Extensive knowledge of natural gas, pipeline, utility, or site development construction practices.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control requirements, environmental compliance regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage construction inspection assignments and prioritize multiple project demands.
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate field documentation, inspection reports, and project records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with contractors, clients, regulators, and project teams.
• Experience identifying construction risks and recommending solutions to resolve field issues.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic field reporting systems.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience inspecting natural gas distribution and/or transmission construction projects.
• Familiarity with CFR Part 192 requirements.
• Knowledge of cathodic protection and corrosion control systems.
• Experience with station, regulator station, gate station, compressor station, or pipeline facility construction.
• Utility or energy project experience.
• Experience monitoring ESCGP-4, NPDES, and environmental permit compliance.
• NICET, OSHA 10/30, AMPP (formerly NACE), API, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with GIS, ArcGIS, field data collection platforms, or electronic construction management software.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating junior inspectors and field personnel.

What We Offer

• Athletic time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays