Construction Inspector - PTAN

ArcadisSan Diego, CA
$96,000 - $130,000Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is looking for a Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector to join our Water Construction Management Team in San Diego. This is an onsite role to provide construction observation of public works within agency (owner) facilities and/or in the right-of-way (roadway). This is a part time as needed (PTAN) position. Hours will vary from part-time to full-time and work is provisional. The Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector will observe and document construction of public works to confirm compliance with contract documents. Work to be observed may include, but is not limited to, excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfill, soil compaction, grading, paving, reinforcing for concrete, concrete placement, masonry construction, structural steel, mechanical piping, pump installation, ductwork construction, above and below grade conduit installation, irrigation and landscaping. The position requires work around operating construction equipment, in excavations and trenches, in confined spaces, on scaffolding, on lifts, on public roadways with moving vehicles, in weather, and in other hazardous conditions. The position requires climbing ladders and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Opportunities for growth include progressing to the roles of Resident Engineer and Construction Manager commensurate with experience, demonstrated capabilities, and project-required credentials. The Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector will report to a Construction Manager (agency employee) and is required to interact professionally with other members of the construction management team, the agency’s (owner’s) staff, and the contractor’s staff and subcontractors.

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of total experience inspecting and/or constructing pipelines, structures, grading, underground utilities, landscaping and irrigation
  • Must have valid driver's license and personal vehicle

Nice To Haves

  • 10 or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • Experience with construction and inspection activities on small to large civil public works improvement projects, including parks.
  • Construction experience working with General Engineering Contractors

Responsibilities

  • Review plans, specifications, responses to requests for information (RFIs), and approved submittals to verify materials and construction are in compliance with the contract;
  • Document dates of material deliveries and verify delivered materials are in accordance with approved submittals;
  • Observe workers, equipment, materials, and work progress for work performed under time and materials change orders and document the progress of work for schedule updates and applications for payment;
  • Assist with review of change orders and document deficient work and verify its correction;
  • Assist with preparation of the punch list and confirm the work to close punch list items is completed;
  • Document the work with daily reports of work performed, labor and equipment used, and material installed, and include in the daily reports date and time stamped photographs;
  • Observe storm water pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs) for installation and maintenance compliance with approved water pollution prevention documents;
  • For work in the right-of-way, confirm traffic control setups are in conformance with the approved traffic control permits; and provide public relations if required by the public agency for whom the work is being performed.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • EAP
  • 401K
  • STD
  • LTD
  • AD&D
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • reward & recognition program
  • wellbeing benefits
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
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