Construction Inspector

employment-carollo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Carollo Engineers in Philadelphia seeks a Construction Inspector to join our water-focused team. You will inspect construction contracts for water and wastewater facilities, review plans for constructability, and coordinate outages with client facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of field inspection experience, strong record-keeping skills, and the ability to work independently. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction specs, codes and standards for water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience with soil compaction, concrete, curing and sampling.
• Understanding OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate records.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and internet skills.
• 2-5 years of responsible field inspection experience.
• Completion of OSHA 10 hour safety course.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction contracts for water and wastewater facilities.
• Review plans for constructability and identify issues.
• Schedule and complete site inspections.
• Coordinate construction-related outages with client facilities.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain a daily diary.
• Maintain project files including a photo file.
• Keep records of construction progress and as-built drawings.
• Prepare monthly estimates of construction quantity.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, consultants and owner.
• Mentor and train Junior Construction Inspectors.

Skills

Strong oral and written communications

Computer skills

Independent work

Record keeping

Field inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical/Associate degree

Tools

OSHA 10 hour safety course

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Inspectsconstruction contract related to water and wastewater facilities
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for constructability, notes, errors, omissions and potential problem areas
• Schedules, plans, coordinates, and completes site inspections
• Coordinates construction related system outages with client facilities
• Prepares complete inspection reports and maintains a daily diary
• Maintains complete project files including a project photo file
• Keeps detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as built drawings
• Prepares monthly estimates of quantity of construction completed
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultant, and owner
• Responsible for actions and performance of Junior Level Construction Inspectors
• Mentors and trains Junior Construction Inspectors

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of standard construction specifications, codes and special standards, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of water and wastewater facilities
• Working knowledge of methods of soil compaction and density testing procedures, properties and uses of concrete, and techniques of handling, placing, curing and sampling concrete
• In-depth understanding of OSHA Construction Safety Orders
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, and concise records
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong computer and internet skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience of responsible field inspection
• Completion of OSHA 10 hour safety course and other construction training

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year technical or Associate Degree in a related technical field

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.