Construction Inspector

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is currently seeking Construction Inspectors to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, construction, and inspection of capital infrastructure projects. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and relevant inspection experience. Competitive compensation is offered, ranging from $24.00 to $36.00 per hour depending on qualifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of related construction inspection experience is required.
• Familiarity with local and federal environmental regulations and permitting is necessary.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capital budgets and schedules.
• Review and approve engineering designs, plans, and contract documents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with the Clean Water Act and state/local permits.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in hydraulics

Project management tools experience

Strong mathematics skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team Philadelphia, PA! Come be a part of a great team! In this role you will coordinate the planning, design, construction, and inspection of capital infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, stormwater).

Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.

Our construction professionals understand the impact construction projects have on the surrounding communities and foster public relations and communications with the local business owners, residents, and elected officials in the surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capital budgets and schedules.
• Review and approve engineering designs, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Solicit and manage contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide oversight of construction phase: inspection, quality assurance/control, safety compliance, change orders.
• Coordinate with internal units (operations, maintenance, permitting, environmental compliance).
• Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, state/local permits).
• Monitor project performance metrics and provide progress reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of related construction inspection experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Strong technical knowledge in hydraulics, structural design, water/wastewater systems.
• Experience with project management tools, cost estimating, scheduling (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Familiarity with local and federal environmental regulations and permitting.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others.
• Strong mathematics skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $24.00 to $36.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!