Construction Inspector I & II

DM Enterprises; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

DM Enterprises is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to oversee inspection of civil and mechanical systems across Water Distribution, Wastewater, and treatment facilities. You will support construction management, maintain records, and ensure QA/QC while coordinating with clients and contractors on site.

The role requires field inspection expertise, ability to read plans, and familiarity with ASTM/ACI testing. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma required with field inspection experience.
• 3 years of field inspection experience on water/wastewater projects.
• Experience reading plans, specs, and codes; ASTM/ACI testing knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with project documentation and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure plans, specs, and codes compliance.
• Develop daily construction progress using client software.
• Review quantities and monitor payments to contractor.
• Act as Owner’s agent during construction; ensure QA of installed work.
• Review progression against schedule and manage RFIs, submittals, changes.
• Coordinate with client, contractor, and project team; maintain records.
• Oversee submittals, shop drawings, and temporary traffic control.
• Evaluate change orders and claims; support monthly reporting.
• Ensure safety and ethical conduct per company policies.

Skills

MS Office

Oracle CM14

Oracle Unifier

e-Builder

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High-School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle CM14

Oracle Unifier

e-Builder

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance

DME is currently seeking an experienced Construction Inspector with expertise in inspection of civil and mechanical systems at Water Distribution Systems & Treatment Facilities, Wastewater Collection Systems, Pump Stations, and treatment facilities to support our construction management and inspection services related to Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports


• Develop daily construction for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application tool


• Review construction quantities and monitor payments to contractor


• Function as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process


• Ensure the Quality Assurance of the installed work


• Review progression of work to monitor and reconcile against construction schedule


• Read/Understand contractor submittals, Request-For-Information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawing


• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to project supervisor and/or construction manager


• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the project supervisor/construction manager, or other designee


• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress


• Oversee/track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process


• Ensure proper implementation of a temporary maintenance of traffic (MOT) and lane closures


• Evaluate the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims, and making recommendations to the project supervisor/construction manager


• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making


• Assist the project supervisor/construction manager with compiling data, for monthly reports


• Develop construction punch list


• Collaborate closely with other team members along with personnel from local, state, and federal agencies


• Ability to work schedules conductive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek


• Ability to provide input and feedback to others in the field such as subcontractors and work colleagues to constantly complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to specifications


• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to DME’s related policies and procedures


• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

REQUIREMENT:

• Experience in water, wastewater, storm water, and concrete inspection work


• Experience in storm water management and environmental projects


• Experience in field inspection or construction supervision of civil, mechanical work on water/wastewater projects, such as: earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, paving, water pipe replacement, sewer conveyance system, pumping stations. wastewater treatment plant


• Must posses’ knowledge and experience in ASTM, ACI and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures and inspection methodologies


• Ability to read/interpret project plans, drawings, blueprints


• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques


• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements


• Highly familiar with road safety and traffic control management


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives


• Solid oral and written communication and organizational skills


• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook


• Solid knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM14), Oracle Unifier or e-Builder


• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by DME’s health, safety, and harassment policies

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High-School Diploma


• 3 years of experience in field inspection, in civil, mechanical, disciplines work on water/wastewater (earthwork, utilities, infrastructure, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plant, roads, paving)

CERTIFICATES, LICESNSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Water Sampler Certification


• Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification


• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification, is desirable


• Erosion & Sedimentation Control Certification – SHA Yellow Card, is desirable