Construction Inspector/Construction Manager

Arcadis•Columbus, OH

2d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Inspector / Construction Manager with water and wastewater experience to join its Water Division team in Columbus, Ohio. The initial assignment is leading the construction phase of a digester improvements project at the City of Coshocton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project includes replacing existing digester equipment, installing a dewatering building and rotary press and polymer system, electrical and instrumentation modifications, and other site improvements. The schedule is approximately two years from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion. The inspector will be onsite for most of the construction duration while also overseeing construction management tasks. With support from Arcadis technical staff, the role applies experience in water/wastewater construction, inspection, field management, quality assurance and quality control, and reporting. It serves as the primary communication and coordination point between the General Contractor, Owner, and Engineer. The position monitors contractor performance, site safety, subcontractors, and suppliers; inspects construction work; reviews project documents; and supports project scheduling, invoice reviews, contract administration, and construction changes. The role also coordinates with design staff to gather field information and answer design questions through contractor RFIs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager, including 2 or more years of water/wastewater facilities experience or similar experience.
Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
10- or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.
Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 Professional Project Management and/or Microsoft Project.
Experience managing construction budgets and schedules, cost estimating, and change order negotiation.
Experience with construction document management software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
Client experience and knowledge in the greater Columbus area.
Active participation in a regional or national professional association.
Construction-related credentials, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
PE or FE credential with intent to earn a PE.
Inspection certifications such as AWS/CWI, ICC, ACI, and/or NACE.
Confined Space Entry Training.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor performance, overall site safety, subcontractors, and suppliers, and regularly relay issues and plan changes or deviations to clients.
Observe and inspect wastewater construction work performed by contractors and perform punch list inspections.
Review drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports.
Participate in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews.
Maintain quality assurance requirements and monitor code compliance.
Identify deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents and clearly inform contractors of required corrections.
Attend and participate in construction, safety, and project site coordination meetings.
Monitor and document contractor labor, materials, and equipment for field changes and time-and-material work; assist with negotiating basic field construction changes.
Apply knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and construction matters to support project delivery in accordance with Arcadis standards and specifications.
Lead and conduct progress, project, safety, scheduling, and contract administration meetings with clients, contractors, local agencies, and the community.
Recommend improvements to reduce project costs or shorten schedules.
Review and process contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
Liaise with design staff to obtain field information needed to answer design questions through contractor RFIs.