Construction Inspector Senior

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Under direction, oversees and participates in responsible sub-professional engineering work inspecting construction of sewers, channel improvements, and sewer facilities for the District. The role involves inspecting multiple concurrent sewer and facility projects under District contract, interpreting construction plans and specifications, preparing quantities and calculations for monthly pay applications, meeting with stakeholders during project construction, and investigating customer service inquiries. The employee may approve minor grade and elevation changes, maintains records, prepares reports, and performs related work as required or delegated by a supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of construction inspection experience. Sewer, water, channel, and sewer-facility inspection experience is preferred, though candidates with other construction inspection experience, such as road or materials inspection, will also be considered. Specialized college-level coursework in civil engineering subjects is preferred. A valid driver's license from the employee's state of residence and transportation for fieldwork are required. The position is designated non-safety sensitive and requires passing a Non-D.O.T. drug test; employees in this position are not subject to Federal D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing regulations. The posting also states that MSD employees must have a “meets expectations.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four years of construction inspection experience.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Must be able to provide transportation for fieldwork.
• Must pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, practices, and techniques involved in construction of sewers and sewer structures.
• Considerable knowledge of standard engineering field tests.
• Skill in estimating quantities and quality of construction materials.
• Skill in using a level and transit.
• Skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and the general public.
• Skill in supervising the work of others.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.

Nice To Haves

• Construction inspection experience focused on sewers, water, channels, and sewer facilities.
• Specialized college-level coursework in civil engineering subjects such as mathematics, calculus, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect multiple concurrent sewer and facility projects under District contract.
• Interpret detailed construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare quantities and calculations for monthly pay applications.
• Meet with applicable stakeholders throughout project construction.
• Investigate customer service inquiries.
• Approve minor grade and elevation changes when applicable.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform related work as required or delegated by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED