Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector

Dewberry • Rancho Cordova, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector for its Rancho Cordova or Manteca, California office locations. The position performs investigation and construction-related work supporting small and large infrastructure projects. Duties include managing construction documents, inspecting construction, collecting field data for pay applications, and preparing quantity and cost estimates. The Inspector should be flexible, client-focused, and able to work independently under project managers’ supervision.

The role involves monitoring contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications; identifying field issues and discussing solutions; advising contractors about safety violations; and documenting field activities and materials testing. The Inspector works collaboratively with owners and contractors and performs field measurements, maintains project records, and supports construction progress tracking.

The position requires outdoor work in varied weather conditions and terrain, driving, and physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. The projected pay range is $54.02 to $75.00 per hour; the range may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in construction inspection.
• Experience with foundations, buildings, underground utilities, earthwork, asphalt, and concrete.
• Ability to work in a timely fashion to meet project requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, contractors, and agency review staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform quantity and engineering computations.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, lift 50 pounds, and stand for long periods on varied surfaces.
• Ability and willingness to drive; a clean driving record is required.
• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Water or wastewater facility inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications.
• Identify field issues proactively and discuss potential solutions with the supervisor and contractor.
• Advise contractors of safety procedure violations and recommend adjustments to bring them into compliance.
• Measure pay items in the field and maintain daily diaries, materials notebooks, redline as-built plans, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
• Oversee and document materials testing, including soil compaction and concrete and asphalt field tests.
• Document field activities and work collaboratively with the owner and contractor.
• Manage construction documents, perform construction inspections, collect field data for pay applications, and establish quantity and cost estimates.

What This Job Offers

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