Senior Water/Wastewater Facilities Inspector
About The Position
Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a utilities inspector to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of construction engineering or inspection experience; municipal, transportation, or heavy civil projects in the Chicago area is highly desirable.
- Excellent project planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, local safety codes) and environmental compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ability to oversee and manage construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to design plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and compliance with local safety and building codes, state and local specifications and project Special Provisions.
- Ability to identify and resolve engineering or construction-related issues in a timely manner.
- Review project documentation, including contracts, RFIs (Requests for Information), material submittals, and change orders.
- Implement construction best management practices and innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce construction costs.
- Ensure environmental compliance for stormwater management and erosion control.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.
- Maintain accurate project records, reports, and progress documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401K
- Bonus program
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development
- A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
