Civil Inspector, Senior

PG&E•Madera, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Inspector is a qualified company representative who provides direct oversight of contractor construction activities at PG&E worksites. The position serves as a liaison between contractors and other workgroups involved in completing construction projects, with a focus on civil construction. Inspectors support quality control and quality assurance and foster a safe work environment through an absolute commitment to safety for themselves and others. The role is part of Substation Operational Readiness, which helps run the day-to-day operations of PG&E’s Substation System.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of journey-level experience in construction-related work in a civil or electrical capacity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Experience at PG&E as an internal employee, Hiring Hall worker, or contractor in civil or electrical construction.
Proficiency interpreting relevant civil or electrical drawings to confirm constructability.
MS Office suite skills.
Experience in an electrical utility or refinery.
Ability to read relevant civil or electrical drawings.
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Responsibilities

Interact directly with contractors on substation civil construction projects at construction worksites.
Liaise between contractor construction activities and engineering departments regarding material or design deficiencies.
Read and interpret civil drawings and record as-built information on construction drawings.
Research construction drawings and review site conditions to ensure the design is constructible.
Track and document unit quantities, materials used, and project status; communicate scheduling and scope changes to the Lead Inspector.
Consider and document construction project compliance requirements.
Oversee contractor safety tailboards.
Verify that projects are built to PG&E standards through quality control and quality assurance.
Communicate contractor activities to the workgroups performing work in the substation during construction.
Participate in onsite tailboards or group discussions to coordinate workgroup safety and productivity and minimize changes to scope, cost, or schedule.