Public Works Inspector I (Temporary) - Brea, CA

Bowman Consulting Group • Brea, CA

106d • $35 - $45

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Public Works Inspector I (Temporary) to join our team in Brea, CA. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Temporary Public Works Inspector I to support our team. This role has an estimated duration of +/- 3 months, with no guarantee of extension or conversion to a permanent position. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more (3+) years in the construction field or construction management/field services required.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans and specifications and be knowledgeable of change orders.
• Valid CA driver's license and ability to successfully complete a motor vehicle records check ('MVR') required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and/or civil engineering related coursework/certifications preferred.
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (QSP) certifications preferred.
• Experience in municipal utility inspection a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Completion of driver safety training course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
• Serve as liaison between engineers, contractors, and adjacent residents and business affected by projects.
• Interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details on a variety of public works projects.
• Ensure that work is completed in general accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Perform daily field reporting, track contractor's installed quantities, witness tests, document test results and serve as liaison between engineer, contractor, and adjacent residents and businesses.
• Perform field inspections on a variety of projects involving the construction and/or rehabilitation of public building facilities, roadway, parks, and municipal water, wastewater, storm drain and dry utilities.
• Prepare sketches and assemble data for field engineer's use in making project changes.
• Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with contractor.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods of water, sewer, storm drain and dry utility pipe installations.
• Apply knowledge of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range $35/hr - $45/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees