Construction Inspector (Water Service Lines)

CDM Smith • Chattanooga, TN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform oversight of construction personnel on medium-sized assigned areas of construction sites. The role ensures that construction work aligns with project plans, identifies deficiencies, and reviews contract terms and conditions. This position is responsible for ensuring construction timelines, costs, and materials comply with contracts, providing technical guidance to junior staff, and documenting any issues or risks. The inspector will prepare reports, maintain daily logs of construction activities, and communicate construction issues to project leadership, escalating them to design staff for resolution and ensuring issue resolution is communicated back.

CDM Smith is committed to providing an unmatched employee experience, fostering personal leadership, career growth, and development. They value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives. The company aims to make a difference and change the world through its employees.

Requirements

• Good ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Intermediate knowledge of arithmetic.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.
• Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications.
• High School diploma or Vocational Technical degree or equivalent.
• 12 years of related experience.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Performs oversight of construction personnel working on medium-sized assigned area of the construction site.
• Ensures construction work put in place matches construction plans.
• Identifies deficiencies in constructed structures.
• Reviews contract terms and conditions.
• Ensures construction timelines, costs, and materials are in compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Reviews the work of more junior staff.
• Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, materials issues and any other related construction issue or risk related to their area of oversight.
• Prepares related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.).
• Maintains daily report of construction activities.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Communicates construction issues to project leadership.
• Escalates issues to appropriate design staff for resolution.
• Communicates issue resolution to appropriate construction staff and closes the loop with project leadership when documented issues are resolved.

Benefits

• Career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations
• Projects that employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients

What This Job Offers

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