Civil Construction Inspector

Arcadis•Columbus, OH

6h•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Civil Construction Inspector observes and documents public works construction to confirm compliance with contract documents. Work may include excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfill, soil compaction, grading, paving, concrete reinforcement and placement, masonry, structural steel, mechanical piping, pump installation, below-grade conduit installation, and reclamation. The inspector reports to a Construction Manager or Resident Engineer and works professionally with the construction management team, the owner’s staff, contractors, and subcontractors. The work is typically an eight-hour day, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime. It takes place around operating construction equipment, in excavations and trenches, in confined spaces, on public roadways with moving vehicles, in weather, and in other hazardous conditions. Growth opportunities may include progression to Construction Manager based on experience, demonstrated capabilities, and project-required credentials.

Requirements

At least 5 years of total experience inspecting and/or constructing pipelines, structures, and/or mechanical piping.
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
10- or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Basic understanding of schedules, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction and inspection activities on small to large water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations and lift stations, and/or water/sewer pipeline construction projects.
Construction experience for or as a General Engineering Contractor.
Inspection certifications such as AWS/CWI, ICC, ACI, and/or NACE.
Confined Space Entry Training.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, responses to requests for information (RFIs), and approved submittals to verify materials and construction comply with the contract.
Document material delivery dates and verify delivered materials against approved submittals.
Observe workers, equipment, materials, and progress for time-and-materials change-order work; document progress for schedule updates and payment applications.
Assist with reviewing change orders, document deficient work, and verify its correction.
Assist with preparing the punch list and confirm completion of work to close punch-list items.
Prepare daily reports documenting work performed, labor and equipment used, and materials installed; include date- and time-stamped photographs.
Observe stormwater pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs) to verify installation and maintenance comply with approved water pollution prevention documents.
For right-of-way work, confirm traffic control setups conform to approved traffic control permits.
Provide public relations support if required by the public agency for which the work is being performed.