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 throughout 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, and related infrastructure and facility projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to work independently, take initiative, adapt, and support a variety of projects across the Utilities, CEI, and Water and Wastewater Groups.
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.
Valid Maryland driver's license and a 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, utilities, and related facility construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans, codes, and safety regulations, including pipeline and manhole rehabilitation, sewer and stormwater facilities, 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.
Ensure construction workmanship and materials meet industry standards and project specifications.
Document inspection activities through daily reports and maintain organized, detailed, and current field files.
Oversee and coordinate material testing to ensure materials meet project specifications.
Conduct field measurements to establish quantities for pay-item documentation and other contract administration records.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.