Construction Inspection Supervisor

North Texas Municipal Water District • Wylie, TX

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About The Position

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD! Position Summary Assists the Assistant Construction Manager, Construction Manager, and Engineering Department in the execution of construction projects as well as supervises and mentors Inspectors. Ensures the use of effective and consistent procedures and methodologies for construction inspections. Assists Engineering Project Managers in reviewing change orders, requests for information, field changes, and pay requests. Supervises a team of Construction Inspectors typically assigned to multiple construction projects. Assists in developing and maintaining construction management procedures.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction related work, or a minimum of thirty college credit hours in Engineering, or Engineering Technology, combined with at least 5 years of experience in construction-related work in the industrial, water, or wastewater industry.
• Construction-related work to include a minimum of 3 years of Lead Inspection experience.
• Driving a District vehicle for NTMWD business will be required. Must maintain a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of resident state.
• Must be a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector by APWA.
• Possess throughout knowledge of construction methodology associated with water and wastewater systems including treatment plants, pump stations, water, sewer and force main piping systems.
• Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with contractors, project managers, external stakeholders, and consultant engineering firms.
• Ability to supervise and mentor inspectors of all levels.
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding contract drawings and specifications, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, & Construction Management Software.
• Ability to document and communicate field modifications to engineer of record & engineering department.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess strong mathematical, technical, and computer skills.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Certifications or equivalent certifications/licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and reviews assignments for a team of Construction Inspectors working on multiple projects.
• Routinely travels to all assigned construction sites.
• Keeps up with field inspector time off and coordinates inspectors for project coverage.
• Guides and assists inspectors in implementing optimal construction inspection techniques.
• Updates and further develops existing guidelines, procedures and check lists for inspectors.
• Reviews inspectors’ daily report forms for completeness, accuracy and consistency.
• Assists Project Managers, Assistant Construction Manager, and Construction Inspectors with project information, change orders, field changes, schedules, statuses and resolution of issues.
• Ensures Construction Inspectors are observing requirements and constraints of contract documents, and that work is conducted within allocated easement
• Reviews contract documents to ensure inspectors are observing requirements of submittals and tests.
• Participates in construction progress meetings.
• Provides constructability review of design projects.
• Monitors progress schedules for all construction projects.
• Assists project managers with tie-ins and shut downs.
• Creates performance evaluations for teams.
• Provides inspections for projects as needed.
• Manages Inspector’s time off requests and verifies timesheets are correctly reflected as per each project.
• Assists and advises the Operations Departments with operational problems.
• Mentors Inspectors of all levels.
• Evaluates schedule of planned projects to assign field inspectors to ensure proper coverage is achieved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees