Construction Field Inspector in Washington

Energy Jobline ZR; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

PL Associates seeks a Field Inspector to support the Potomac Interceptor Program with periodic field assessments across project sites. The role requires at least 2 years of inspection experience in sewer rehab or related civil infrastructure and a 5-day-per-week field schedule.

Compensation is up to $67/hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Projects involve large-diameter interceptors and water/wastewater infrastructure, with collaboration from engineers, DC Water, and contractors.

Qualifications

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

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 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

CMAR or DBB project delivery

Construction management

Utility coordination

OSHA safety training

Quality monitoring

Documentation

Coordination with engineers/contractor

Quantity verification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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

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 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.

Qualifications (All Positions)

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are highly desirable:

• 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 )

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.