Construction Management Inspector - Engineering & Construction/Construction Department

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Exercises direct supervision in ensuring contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications and construction standards. Represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Four years of progressive experience in interpreting project plans and specifications related to the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class "II" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems.
Able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation Safety, Work Zone Traffic Control, and/or Hazardous Materials Certification or obtain within one (1) year of appointment.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Nice To Haves

TCEQ Class "B" Distribution Texas Water Operator License.

Responsibilities

Inspects construction activities and materials for compliance with governmental safety, regulatory compliance, approved plans, specifications, construction standards, permits, and enforces contractor and SAWS quality control plans.
Calculates, tabulates and authorizes payments to contractors, including accurate accounting of material quantities and measurements in both standard and metric formats.
Reads and interprets plans, specifications and block maps, and approves minor field changes.
Maintains mark-up drawings to reflect as-built conditions and reviews contractor's red-lined and as-built drawings.
Reviews contractor's final red-lined drawings and ensures proper submittal of these documents for development of record drawings.
Reviews, plans, and attends pre-bid, pre-construction and project status meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, and consultants.
Operates survey equipment including levels, rods, and lasers.
Reviews and coordinates chlorination and sampling of new lines, service outages, tie-ins, repair of damaged infrastructure, and installation of temporary connections.
Prepares daily reports, performs inspection walk-throughs, generates punch lists, submits final quantities including measurements, and issues final field acceptance.
Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve skill levels.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
Performs other duties as assigned.