Civil Inspector, Senior

PG&E•Antioch, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Civil Inspectors are qualified company representatives who provide direct oversight of contractors’ construction activities at PG&E and serve as liaisons between contractors and other workgroups involved in completing construction projects. Depending on the assignment, inspectors may oversee civil construction, electrical construction, or both. They focus on contractor and coworker safety, adherence to PG&E designs and standards, productivity, and quality control and assurance, while fostering a safe work environment. The role manages substation construction projects and oversees construction activities, including planning, field coordination, scope changes, and resolution of material or engineering issues. The position is headquartered in Antioch and requires approximately 90% travel throughout the service territory, with frequent overnight stays. The work is predominantly outdoors and takes place in all weather conditions. The listed hourly pay range is $52.40 to $84.13 for the Bay Area. The role is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of journey-level experience in utility-related construction, project management, or a supervisory role.
Ability to drive safely, work extended hours, report to headquarters upon request at any time, travel to a new headquarters upon request at any time, and wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the service territory, approximately 90% of the time, with frequent overnight stays.
Ability to work predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience performing or overseeing construction or maintenance activities in an energized substation environment.
Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Proficiency in interpreting relevant electrical or civil drawings to confirm constructability.
MS Office suite skills.
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Ability to manage conflict resolution while working in a team and stakeholder environment.
Ability to interpret contractor documentation, language, and specifications.
Ability to oversee multiple projects in various phases of construction.

Responsibilities

Participate in upfront planning, including walkdowns, design reviews, and constructability reviews, to reduce construction costs and increase safety.
Manage substation construction projects by overseeing construction activities.
Ensure that all new equipment forms are submitted in the system of record.
Ensure the physical and cyber security of substations during construction activities.
May act as clearance holder and coordinate with clearance coordinators regarding clearance schedules, duration, and sequencing.
Issue field authorizations to contractors when scope changes require additional work not included in the contract.
Resolve complex material and engineering issues related to construction.
Provide Project Managers with status reports detailing changes to scope, schedule, or cost.
Ensure contractors work efficiently and with PG&E’s best financial interests in mind.
Verify contracted work is completed to specifications and coordinate with Contract Management to approve contractor invoices.
Promote contractor and coworker safety and compliance with PG&E designs and standards.