Utilities Construction Inspector, Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Construction Engineering Inspector to assist Engineers with the completion of Water/Wastewater and Utilityconstruction projects in our West Palm Beach, FL office.

Requirements

• High school degree/equivalent or better
• Construction Superintendent / Foreman experience orengineering inspection experience
• Strong understanding of municipal specifications, governmental agencies (FDOT) specifications, details, and practices
• Must be able to read plans and specificaitons
• Strong understanding of construction site safety practices
• Must communicate well
• Must have a working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Willing to travel within the state of FL

Responsibilities

• Manage construction phase services including contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout consisting of municipal/private utility type projects.
• Construction administration responsibilities include client coordination, response to RFI’s, processing of change orders, shop drawing review, construction schedule and approval of contractor pay applications
• Monitor single or multiple site construction activities for conformance with project plans and specifications
• Prepare field reports and photos of construction activities and site investigations
• Troubleshoot construction issues providing alternative solutions and value engineering in collaboration with engineering staff
• Review bid documents and technical specifications
• Perform Constructability Reviews
• Review or help put together Engineer Estimates for design projects going out for bid
• Review bids on projects
• Help evaluate and review bids and contractors
• May provide construction observation training and mentoring of junior engineering staff
• May conduct meetings with clients and contractors
• Assist engineers with project permitting including permit applications and certifications

Benefits

• People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are.
• Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success.
• Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish.
• Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.
• We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED