Construction Inspector - 424

South Jersey Gas • Stewartsville, NJ

11d

About The Position

The Construction Inspector oversees capital construction work, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reporting on construction completed by South Jersey Industries team members and contractors. The role supports strategic plans for construction implementation and oversight, customer service, and quality controls, while helping establish priorities, allocate resources, and maintain deadlines across multiple simultaneous projects.

The inspector oversees construction of gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, inspecting safety, compliance, quality, locates, and restoration. The role coordinates with internal and external service providers, supports field operations, reviews and approves project documentation, and communicates with customers, municipalities, and government agencies. Construction Inspectors are expected to be on job sites during their designated shift hours.

The position also enforces company policies, procedures, best practices, codes, and standards; identifies field risks; tracks project progress; completes required quality-control audits and inspections; and assists with project closeout. The role follows SJI safety policies and applicable federal, state, and corporate guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of combined experience in Distribution Operations to be eligible to become a Construction Inspector.
• Authorization to work in the United States currently and in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital construction work, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reporting on work completed by company team members and contractors.
• Inspect gas utility construction activities for safety, compliance, quality, locates, and restoration.
• Coordinate with internal and external service providers and support field teams to ensure work is performed as planned, permitted, and scheduled.
• Review and approve work orders, progress trackers, field changes, daily sheets, and as-built records for compliance with company standards and policies.
• Communicate with customers, municipalities, government agencies, developers, builders, homeowners, and Service Center personnel, including serving as an initial contact for new-business construction inquiries.
• Champion quality assurance policies, procedures, standards, and best practices, and perform quality control on capital construction projects.
• Review project designs and schedules, attend project planning meetings as needed, and communicate design changes and schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate inspection of assigned projects and contractor crews.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, best practices, codes, and standards, including requirements that only qualified individuals perform work on company projects.
• Ensure contractors maintain adequate project records and assist in collecting records needed for safe and efficient installation.
• Identify field risks, track project progress, and update Project Dashboards.
• Follow SJI safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and corporate safety guidelines.
• Conduct contractor audits and attend large-project pre-construction meetings when requested by supervision.
• Perform other daily tasks assigned by supervision during normal business hours.
• Enforce process and procedure documents, best practices, and laws governing underground construction.
• Complete and document OQ field audits and Initial Site Assessments within CQA in accordance with BPU requirements.
• Complete and document required plumbing and relight inspections under the company quality-control program and applicable N.J.A.C. requirements.
• Continuously inspect and conduct post-audits throughout the project area, focusing on mitigating risks that could lead to slips, trips, and falls.
• Assist with project closeout, including review of Maximo Work Orders and as-builts.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation, paid time off, and sick leave package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Resource Groups that encourage engagement, professional development, and an inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

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