Construction Inspector/Construction Manager

Arcadis; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

Arcadis in Columbus, OH seeks a Construction Inspector / Construction Manager with Water/Wastewater experience to lead the digester improvements project for Coshocton WWTP. The role entails onsite field management, QA/QC, and coordination between the Owner, General Contractor and Engineer over a ~2-year construction window.

Strong knowledge of water/wastewater construction and safety is required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as Resident Engineer/CM and an engineering-related degree; relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with 2+ years water/wastewater experience.
• Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor performance, safety, subcontractors, and suppliers, reporting changes to clients.
• Inspects wastewater pump station work; conducts punch lists; reviews drawings and specs.
• Leads progress, project, safety, scheduling and contract meetings with stakeholders.
• Tracks resource use and assists with field changes and time/material work.
• Advises on cost trends, change management, claims; maintains Arcadis standards.
• Liaises with design staff via RFIs to obtain field information.

Skills

OSHA 10/30-hour training

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,

Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS-

Construction budgets & schedules

Document management software

Change Order Negotiation

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or construction management

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

PE or FE with intent to earn PE

Inspection certifications (AWS/CWI, ICC, ACI, NACE)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Inspector / Construction Manager with Water / Wastewater experience to join our Water Division team in Columbus, OH.

The initial project assignment will be leading the construction phase of a digester improvements project at the City of Coshocton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Coshocton, OH. The scope of work for this project consists of demo and replacement of existing digester equipment including tank covers, sludge heaters, gas piping and associated valves, and sludge transfer pump; installation of a new dewatering building; installation of a new rotary press and polymer system; associated electrical and instrumentation modifications; and additional site improvements. The construction schedule is approximately 2 years from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion. The Construction Inspector will be required to be onsite for a majority of the construction duration while also overseeing all construction management related tasks.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our Construction Services team in Central Ohio with support from one of the leading municipal consulting firms in the country. The Construction Inspector / Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their experience and technical knowledge of water/wastewater construction, construction inspection, construction field management, QA / QC, and report documentation. This position will also serve as the focal point of all communication and coordination between the General Contractor, the Owner, and the Engineer.

Role accountabilities:

This role monitors performance of contractors, overall site safety, subcontractors, and suppliers. Relays any issues related to these to clients, including any changes or deviations from plan, on a regular basis. It also observes and inspects wastewater pump station construction work performed by contractors, performs punch list inspections, reviews drawings and specifications and other technical documents, prepares detailed daily activity and progress reports and participates in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews. Additional duties include:

• Maintains quality assurance requirements and monitors code compliance issues.
• Inspects and determines deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents; clearly and professionally informs the contractor of required corrections.
• Regularly attends and participates in construction meetings, safety meetings/updates and project site coordination meetings.
• Monitors and documents contractor resource utilization (labor, materials, and equipment) for field changes, and time and material work and assists with negotiation of basic field construction changes.
• Utilizes knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure success of project delivery while maintaining Arcadis’ standards and specifications.
• Uses both their oral and written communication skills to effectively lead and conduct progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, contractor, local agencies, and the community.
• Recommends improvements to save project costs and/or shorten project schedules.
• Reviews and processes contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Other responsibilities will include acting as liaison to design staff to obtain field information to answer design questions through contractor RFIs.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with 2+ years of water / wastewater facilities experience or similar experience.
• Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.

Key Skills and Abilities:

10 or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training. Experience with the MS Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams). Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 Professional Project Management and/or Microsoft Project. Experience managing construction budgets and schedules, cost estimating, and change order negotiation. Experience with various construction document management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.
• Client experience and knowledge in the greater Columbus area.
• Active participation in a regional or national professional association.
• Construction-related credentials, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• PE or FE with intent to earn PE.
• Inspection certifications, such as for AWS/CWI, ICC, ACI, and/or NACE
• Confined Space Entry Training

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement

We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.