Construction Field Inspector

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,146 - 108,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

PL Associates Inc. is seeking a Field Inspector to support the Potomac Interceptor Program with full-time field assignments across project sites.

The role emphasizes daily sewer rehabilitation inspections, contractor compliance, and rigorous documentation in a demanding utilities environment. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of construction inspection experience, familiarity with large-diameter interceptors, and strong coordination with engineers and DC Water representatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience with sewer rehabilitation, utilities, civil infrastructure, or heavy construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of sewer rehabilitation construction activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection reports and project documentation.
• Monitor construction quality, materials, workmanship, and progress.
• Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, and DC Water representatives.
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions.
• Assist with quantity verification and progress reporting.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Sewer rehabilitation

OSHA safety training

Field coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Field Inspector – Potomac Interceptor Program

Location

• Project Sites throughout the Potomac Interceptor Program
• Full-time field assignment

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of construction inspection experience
• Experience with sewer rehabilitation, utilities, civil infrastructure, or heavy construction preferred

Work Schedule

• 5 days per week in the field

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of sewer rehabilitation construction activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection reports and project documentation.
• Monitor construction quality, materials, workmanship, and progress.
• Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, and DC Water representatives.
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions.
• Assist with quantity verification and progress reporting.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Availability

• Immediate or within 1–3 months

Compensation

• Up to $67/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (All Positions)

• Sewer rehabilitation
• Large-diameter interceptors
• Wastewater collection systems
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Trenchless technologies (CIPP, sliplining, pipe bursting, etc.)
• CMAR or Design-Bid-Build project delivery
• Construction management and inspection
• Utility coordination
• Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or GIS
• OSHA safety training (Field Inspector preferred)

Why Join PL Associates?

• Work on one of the Mid-Atlantic region's largest wastewater infrastructure programs.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and construction professionals.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Meaningful work that improves critical public infrastructure.