Construction Inspector

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

RK&K is seeking entry-level Construction Inspectors with experience in water/wastewater or utility construction, or knowledge of infrastructure construction, to support Field Engineering and Inspection projects in Baltimore, Maryland, and surrounding counties. The role involves working independently at project sites and collaborating with project managers, project engineers, construction managers, and other team members on water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, and related infrastructure and facility projects. The Construction Inspector performs inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, codes, safety regulations, industry standards, and project specifications. The position also provides field engineering, construction management, and contract support; documents inspection work; coordinates material testing; measures construction quantities; and supports project closeout. The description notes that duties may vary and that other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to work independently and take initiative; versatile and interested in supporting a variety of projects.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, shop drawings, engineering reports, and test results.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing, retrieving, and presenting construction documentation.
Knowledge of building codes, estimating, and general contractor pricing strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Professional Suite, including Word, Outlook, Project, and Excel, and tablet-based PDF annotators.
Maryland driver's license and suitable driving record.

Nice To Haves

One to three or more years of increasingly responsible project experience in construction administration and inspection of water, wastewater, or stormwater facilities and infrastructure, such as pipelines, force mains, pump stations, or treatment facilities, or similar experience.
Current Maryland Construction Certifications or similar training and certifications.
NASSCO, pipeline or manhole rehabilitation, confined space, concrete, traffic control, or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, and related facility construction projects for compliance with approved plans, codes, and safety regulations, including pipeline and manhole rehabilitation and water filtration and wastewater facilities.
Provide field engineering, construction management, and contract support, including submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders.
Verify construction workmanship and materials meet industry standards and project specifications.
Document inspection activities through daily reports and organized, detailed, up-to-date field files.
Oversee and coordinate material testing activities.
Take field measurements to establish quantities for pay-item and other contract-administration documentation.
Participate in project closeout, including preparing punch lists and final inspection reports.
Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and other disciplines, including cost estimators, designers, and engineers.