Construction Inspector Senior
About The Position
Under direction, oversee and participate in responsible sub-professional engineering work inspecting the construction of sewers, channel improvements, and sewer facilities for the District. The role includes inspecting multiple concurrent projects under District contract, interpreting construction plans and specifications, preparing quantities and calculations for monthly pay applications, meeting with stakeholders, and investigating customer service inquiries. The inspector may approve minor grade and elevation changes, maintains records, prepares reports, and performs related work as required or delegated by a supervisor. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in St. Louis City and County. MSD employs more than 900 people across a range of roles and invites candidates to join its team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of four years of construction inspection experience; experience focused on sewer, water, channel, and sewer facilities is preferred. Other construction inspection experience, such as road or materials inspection, will also be considered.
- 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.
- Employees of MSD must have a meets-expectations rating.
- 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
- Specialized college-level coursework in civil engineering subjects such as mathematics, calculus, or construction is preferred.
- Construction inspection experience focused on sewer, water, channel, and sewer facilities is preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
