Construction Inspector

Ardurra•Secaucus, NJ

24d•$30 - $45

About The Position

RVE, an Ardurra company, is seeking a water/wastewater inspector experienced in water and sewer construction. The role provides construction observation and project management services for municipal and county agencies, including work on water supply and sanitary distribution systems and in water and wastewater plants. The inspector may also inspect storm sewer systems and roadway construction. The ideal candidate is familiar with gravity sanitary mains, sanitary force mains, pump stations, wastewater treatment plant components and operations, water main installation, water supply distribution systems, and water treatment plant components and operations. The posting states a minimum of eight years’ experience in the field in its introduction and a minimum of five years’ directly related construction observation or construction experience in its education and experience requirements. The inspector reviews plans and constructability before construction, observes and documents work in progress, and checks that work follows plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory requirements. The role involves coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies; participating in construction meetings; handling RFIs; maintaining project records and reports; reviewing payment applications; conducting field testing and equipment startup and acceptance; and supporting project closeout. Construction and building inspectors examine worksites alone or as part of a team. Some inspectors climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. The posting describes most work as full time during regular business hours. The expected hourly rate is $30 to $45, based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Ardurra offers a comprehensive benefits package and describes a family-like, people-centric culture with professional development, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain work-life balance.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in water/wastewater inspections.
Minimum of five years of construction observation or construction experience directly related to water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection, water/wastewater treatment systems, or roadway construction.
The introductory description states a minimum of eight years’ experience in the field of water and sewer construction.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
Valid driver’s license.
Traffic Control Coordinator certification.
Work Zone Safety certification.
Good communication skills and ability to work with others and the public.
Self-motivated, organized, focused, and attentive to detail.
Some inspectors may need to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

NICET Certification is a plus.
Familiarity with gravity sanitary mains, sanitary force mains, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plant components and operations.
Familiarity with water main installation, water supply distribution systems, and water treatment plant components and operations.
Experience inspecting storm sewer systems and roadway construction.

Responsibilities

Perform constructability and plan reviews before construction and provide input to the design engineer before projects go out to bid.
Perform construction management services for water supply and sanitary distribution system projects, including work in water and wastewater plants.
Ensure the contractor maintains the job site in a safe, neat, and orderly fashion.
Inspect contractors’ work to ensure it complies with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project progress daily to the project manager and keep the client informed.
Attend and run pre-construction and weekly progress meetings with the client and contractor, and provide input on construction issues.
Follow through with RFIs to help keep projects on schedule and communicate with the engineering team.
Conduct on-site observations, alone or as part of a team, to assist the Engineer in determining whether work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Maintain a diary or logbook of observations and daily activities, and provide the Engineer with daily reports that include contractor labor trades and equipment.
Review payment applications with the Contractor and confer with the Engineer on recommendations for progress payments.
Apply knowledge of NJDEP procedures and requirements for project management.
Perform field testing of installed materials and support equipment startup and acceptance.
Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform the final project review for closeout.
Examine construction worksites, alone or as part of a team.