Construction Inspector (SCA) - Military Service Group

Description

• Compiles information and prepares construction reports and reviews as-built drawings as required. Assists in obtaining, preparing and maintaining reports, permits, maps, charts or records related to the construction.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide information on schedule compliance, change orders, coordination. Coordinates between Construction Manager and engineering personnel and outside construction firms to maintain standards. Interacts and coordinates with customers and the public as it relates to the performance of construction activities.
• Reviews contractor’s safety program and enforces compliance with safety regulations. Perform all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public. Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wear and work in proper personal protective equipment.
• Work with contractors to schedule utility outages in accordance with AW contract terms and customer requirements. Coordinates and approves contractor’s activities.
• Regularly works in outside weather conditions. Will frequently work near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extreme heat and/or cold. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Performs field inspections of the construction and maintenance of water distribution system and sewer collection facilities. Inspects and approves construction and installation of earthwork, concrete, piping, painting, mechanical and electrical facilities, and/or instrumentation as related to water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects. Interprets, implements, and enforces contract documents and specifications Communicates deficiencies to proper persons.

Requirements

• Inspection experience in water and wastewater industry. 5 years experience preferred.
• 20% Office; 80% Field
• Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and contract documents; skill in applying material testing procedures.
• Utilize testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction inspection techniques and perform QA/QC functions. Ability to interpret and/or recognize possible conflicts with other underground facilities and/or utilities.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, cut sheets and stake outs.
• Preferred: Five (5) years experience in water distribution and construction of water distribution systems.
• Valid motor vehicle operators license with acceptable driving record.
• Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a water and wastewater facility setting.
• Experience with construction inspections of water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing in a professional manner to contractors, employees, consultants, and other governmental agency representatives. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively using English.
• Preferred: Industry related certifications, training, technical associate’s degree, or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Broad knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and their construction maintenance, construction, testing and disinfection.
• Required: High School Diploma, or general education degree (GED)
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection and safety; considerable knowledge of inspection methods.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to understand and use an engineer’s scale. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance