Construction Inspector I

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

3d•Onsite

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 Under the supervision and support of one or more Senior Inspectors or Construction Supervisors, performs on site construction project inspection for new construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects. Reads and interprets construction and contract documents and may provide oversight on multiple-simultaneous projects. Carefully observes and reports on the work of the General Construction Contractor and its subcontractors to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Construction Contract.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Requires two (2) years of construction inspection or similar 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 willing to complete necessary requirements to become APWA CPII Certified and/or IBC/ICC Certified
Ability to read and understand Pipeline, Utility, and Construction Drawings and specifications
Must have knowledge and ability to read and understand Right-of-Way and Easement Drawings.
Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email
Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised environment.
Must be able to perform mathematical calculations, scale distances from plans, and measure distances on the ground.
Must be able to communicate well with NTMWD team members and all personnel associated with assigned projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, & Construction Management Software.
Must have the ability to work independently and possess an aptitude for detail.

Responsibilities

Inspects the construction of all new facilities and rehabilitation projects for NTMWD to determine that such facilities are completed in accordance with all contract documents and work is within District easements.
Advises the Inspection Supervisor when the work performed is not per the contract documents, when corrective action is not implemented by the Contractor and critical construction activities that deviate from the drawings and specifications.
Witnesses various tests of material such as concrete slump test, compression test and soil density test where needed.
Ensures that materials and equipment are installed and stored in accordance with the approved submittals.
Generates an accurate and detailed daily report on all activities, weather conditions, work quantities, etc.
Documents project photos with detailed descriptions.
Verifies the quantity of work and stored materials submitted on each monthly estimate.
Is available to the Contractor during all working hours for the purpose of resolving issues that may arise concerning the details of construction.
May be required to provide inspection services for multiple less complex projects at varies stages simultaneously.
May be required to visit multiple jobsites daily.
This position may require working weekends and off-hours depending on the project.
Performs other duties as assigned.