Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee - SkillBridge Exclusive Opportunity

About the Role

Dewberry is hiring a SkillBridge exclusive Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee to work on projects around the Parsippany, NJ office. The position will perform a variety of field work and construction inspection related tasks in support of small and large infrastructure projects in the New York Metropolitan area, including Hudson, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. The Inspector will be responsible for construction inspection, collecting field data for pay applications, and establishing quantity and cost estimates. The role requires flexibility, client focus, and the ability to work independently under the supervision of project managers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The firm seeks exceptional talent to deliver high-quality services on innovative and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Onsite Monitoring: Oversee contractor operations to ensure adherence to plans, contract terms, and specifications.
• Diverse Inspections: Conduct inspections across structural, mechanical, electrical, and site improvements, coordinating with team members and stakeholders.
• Field Sketches and Reports: Create detailed field sketches and complete Survey 123 forms, ensuring accurate data capture using online tools (e.g., Blue Beam).
• Active Participation in Meetings: Engage in pre-construction meetings, weekly progress updates, and post-construction debriefs.
• Effective Communication: Relay construction progress, schedule changes, and issues to contractors, clients, and construction managers.
• Field Data Logging: Accurately log all material installations and field testing activities (e.g., pressure testing, water main sampling), producing daily inspection reports.
• Collaboration with Management: Work alongside construction management in material quantity checks, pay applications, and justifications for change orders.
• Materials Testing Oversight: Document and oversee testing activities such as soil compaction and concrete field tests.
• Safety Compliance: Advise contractors on safety procedures and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, coworkers, contractors, and agency staff.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications, along with performing quantity and engineering computations.
• Capable of outdoor work in varying weather conditions and terrains; ability to lift 50 lbs and engage in repetitive physical activities.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Dewberry encourages candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as the firm is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents, effective the first of the month following the date of hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employees pay a share of premiums on a pre-tax basis).
• Supplemental life insurance, life insurance (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Annual bonus and stipend for positions within the officer program (varies by level and company performance).
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $25–$35 per hour, depending on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Program Information

Possible military roles that could translate well for this position include:

• Army: Construction Engineering Supervisor, Horizontal Construction Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Utilities Equipment Repairer
• Navy: Utilitiesman, Construction Mechanic, Civil Engineer Technician, Seabee (Construction Battalion)
• Air Force: Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineering Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Manager
• Marine Corps: Combat Engineer, Construction Battalion Personnel, Engineering Operations Specialist, Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Coast Guard: Port Engineering Technician, Environmental Protection Specialist, Civil Engineering Technician