Construction Inspector (Site/Stormwater/Pipelines)

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Bowie (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to transforming water infrastructure. As a Construction Inspector, you'll ensure project compliance and coordination with multiple stakeholders. With invaluable experience in stormwater and pipeline projects, this is an opportunity to contribute to community resilience and connectivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in site, stormwater, or water infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction methods and pressure testing.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison on-site between construction manager and contractor.
• Conduct weekly onsite coordination meetings and on-site observation.
• Maintain documentation of installed materials and assist with contract closeout.

Skills

Communication

Construction Means and Methods

Field Observation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Construction Inspector to hold the responsibility of performing field verification of conformance with contract documents for medium and large site/stormwater/pipeline projects managed from our Bowie, MD office. Stormwater projects may include ponds, outfalls, and/or stream restoration. Pipeline projects would primarily consist of wastewater, raw water, or finished drinking water, from 4-inch to 36-inch diameter.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Represent GHD as the on-site primary liaison between the construction manager, Owner and the contractor throughout construction of the project
• Provide on-site observation of construction activities including reviewing products against approved submittals
• Administer weekly onsite coordination meetings with the Contractor, Owner, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and oversee third-party materials testing, including but not limited to soils and concrete
• Work with client operations staff, as required, to coordinate shutdowns and other construction activities that affect Owner operations
• Maintain an on-site set of redline drawings documenting final installed materials/equipment along with any project deviations
• Assist with contract closeout documentation
• Assist in construction schedule reviews
• Acquire and maintain all certificates, submittals, testing reports, operations and maintenance manuals, and other related construction correspondence
• Utilize GHD web based document management system, or alternative document management systems deemed appropriate by project team for all construction documentation including submittals, RFIs, change management, daily field reports, inspections, and any other contract documentation

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED; degrees, certifications, and other documented trainings and education a plus
• At least 8 years of experience working on site, stormwater, and/or water infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with various construction means and methods of pipeline identification, tracing, pressure testing, and installation procedures
• Familiar with the current MDE Standards and Specification for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
• Experience with soils and cast-in-place concrete testing
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors and demonstrated effective communication with clients, owners and contractors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able and willing to work in the field 90-100% of the time within a 50 miles radius of the Bowie office

Interested in joining our Water team? Apply today!

Salary range: $33.23 - $49.85 based on experience

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.