Wastewater Construction Inspector

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit construction sites to visually inspect excavation work, pipe installation, joint connections, backfilling, trench shoring, and other aspects of the project, verifying that construction adheres to approved plans and specifications.
• Check the quality, quantity, and type of materials used in the construction, including pipes, concrete, fittings, and other components, ensuring they meet project requirements under each pay item in the contract.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, documenting observations, measurements, non-compliance issues, and corrective actions taken, including photographs and relevant data.
• May perform or oversee field tests, such as concrete strength tests, pipe joint integrity checks, water infiltration tests, and pressure tests to ensure proper construction quality.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to address concerns, clarify specifications, and resolve issues on-site.
• Ensure construction activities adhere to local permits, regulations, and environmental protection standards.
• Monitor construction sites for safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols, including proper personal protective equipment usage.

About the role

QES is an engineering and construction inspection firm offering a full range of pavement engineering services. Founded in 1997, QES has built a first-rate reputation providing solutions to challenges in the pavement and transportation field using the latest proven engineering technology on pavement projects throughout North America.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
• Prior experience in construction, preferably within the wastewater industry.
• Adequate understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems, pipe installation methods, construction materials, and relevant industry standards including NASSCO and OSHA standards and operating procedures.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and technical specifications accurately.
• The ability to identify potential problems and discrepancies during inspections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to contractors and project team members by means of a mobile device, or in person.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of wastewater collection and treatment systems, pipe installation methods, construction materials, and relevant industry standards including NASSCO and OSHA standards and operating procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and technical specifications accurately.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
• Prior experience in construction, preferably within the wastewater industry.
• Ability to identify potential problems and discrepancies during inspections.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer a generous paid time off package and encourage flexibility to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Mainly outdoors on construction sites, often exposed to weather elements. May require working in confined spaces, trenches, on a barge in a body of water or along a body of water, and around heavy machinery.