Construction Inspector – Chicago Department of Water Management

Primera Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Paid volunteer time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

Primera Engineers is seeking an inspector to support construction projects across Chicago. You will document daily inspection activities, assess conformance to contracts, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality execution.

The role suits a candidate with strong communication and organizational skills, able to manage daily reports and photo documentation, and proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of college preferred.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification preferred but not required.
• Experience ranging from entry level to several years in construction.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects throughout Chicagoland with city agencies.
• Prepare daily summary reports of inspection activities.
• Examine workmanship for conformity to contract documents.
• Interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors.
• Build strong relationships and focus on superior client service.

Skills

Construction inspection

Daily reports

Client interfacing

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Two years college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Description

Capable of providing construction inspection throughout the Chicagoland area. Able to work and coordinate together with clients and contractors by understanding contract documents, enforcing traffic control measures and documenting work performed by various contractors.

Job Type

Full-time

Who We Are

We're a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

Who You Are

• You have the ability to demonstrate complete competence as an inspector and have experience organizing and maintaining daily reports and photo documentation.
• You meet our education requirements. While a high school diploma is required, at least two years of college is preferred. IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is also preferred, but not required.
• Your skill set ranges from entry level willing to grow and learn to several years of construction experience.
• You're a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Your organization, leadership, and communication skills will contribute to your success.
• You're proficient with business applications. Microsoft Office 365 understanding is a must.

What You'll Do

• You'll be integral to our construction projects throughout the City of Chicago with the Chicago Department of Water Management and/or Chicago Department of Transportation. Projects may include installation of utilities such as water and sewer main pavement and restoration, ADA ramp compliance, streetscape and resurfacing projects.
• You'll prepare daily summary reports of construction inspection activities and examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to contract documents.
• You'll connect with people. It's critical to the work we do. You'll interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors. You'll build strong relationships and maintain a focus on superior client service.
• You'll enjoy what you do. You'll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.

Some Of What You'll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera's practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Salary Description

$55,000-$115,000