Water Wastewater Inspector

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Perform constructability and plan reviews prior to construction.
• Interact with the design engineer with input before the project goes out to bid.
• Perform construction management services for projects that consist of 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.
• Provide inspection of contractors' work to ensure that the work is being performed as per plans and specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with the project manager daily about the progress on the project.
• Attend and run pre-construction & weekly progress meetings with the client and contractor and give input on issues that arise during construction.
• Follow through with RFIs to maintain the project runs as scheduled and communicate with Engineering Team.
• Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress to assist Engineer in determining if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, both alone and/or as part of a team.
• Keep a diary or logbook of all observations and daily activities for ongoing work and provide Engineer with daily reports to include all labor trades and equipment supplied by Contractor.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform final project review for project closeout.
• Construction and building inspectors examine worksites, both alone and as part of a team. Some inspectors climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License.
• NICET Certification a plus.
• Traffic Control Coordinator.
• Work Zone Safety.