Water Wastewater Inspector

About the Role

RVE, an Ardurra company, is seeking a water/wastewater inspector with experience in water and sewer construction. The ideal candidate will be familiar with gravity sanitary main, sanitary force main, pump station, and wastewater treatment plant components and operation. The individual should also be versed in water main installation, water supply distribution systems, and the components and operation of water treatment plants. The candidate may also inspect storm sewer systems and roadway construction.

The role involves reviewing plans, monitoring construction progress, promoting observance of building codes, and serving as a liaison among contractors, project managers, regulatory agencies, and the community. The inspector supports project documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability and plan reviews prior to construction.
• Interact with the design engineer to provide input before the project goes out to bid.
• Perform construction management services for projects involving water supply and sanitary distribution systems, including work in water and wastewater plants.
• Ensure the job site is maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly fashion by the contractor.
• Inspect contractors' work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate daily with the project manager about project progress and keep the client informed.
• Attend and run pre-construction and weekly progress meetings with the client and contractor, providing input on issues that arise during construction.
• Follow through with RFIs to maintain project schedules and communicate with the Engineering Team.
• Conduct on-site observations of work in progress to determine if it aligns with Contract Documents, both alone and as part of a team.
• Maintain a diary or logbook of all observations and daily activities, providing daily reports to include all labor trades and equipment supplied by the contractor.
• Review applications for payment with the contractor and confer with the Engineer on recommendations for progress payments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of NJDEP procedures and requirements for project management.
• Perform field testing of materials installed and start-up and acceptance of equipment.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform a final project review for project closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of construction observation or construction experience directly related to one or more of the following disciplines: water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection, water/wastewater treatment systems, and roadway construction.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Certification.
• Traffic Control Coordinator certification.
• Work Zone Safety certification.

The employee may also be required to accrue and/or renew the following certifications at the discretion of the Department Head after the date of hire:

• NICET – Highway Construction
• ACI - Field Technician Certification
• New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technicians - Field Testing
• NJDOT - Traffic Control Coordinator
• NACE - CIP Level 1
• OSHA - 10/30
• NASSCO - Pipe Assessment
• Confined Space Training

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in water/wastewater inspections.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with others and the public.
• Self-motivated, organized, and focused, with good attention to detail.

Benefits

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are:

• Valued as individuals.
• Supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths.
• Provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work.
• Offered positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.