Construction Inspector - Water

STV, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 83,983 - 95,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Job summary

STV, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Construction Inspector in Waco, TX. The successful candidate will support our Water/Wastewater division, involved in critical infrastructure projects.

This position offers opportunities such as maintaining client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and promoting work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have extensive inspection experience and the ability to exercise independent judgment on significant projects.

The role includes responsibilities like conducting on-site observations, reviewing plans, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of inspection or construction experience.
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge in construction.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform observation of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Conduct on-site observations to ensure compliance.
• Review construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Construction concepts knowledge

Independent judgment

Coordination among groups

Job description

We have an immediate need in the Waco, TX area for a Construction Inspector for our Water/Wastewater division. The successful candidate will support our current staff while assisting in growing the W/WW Inspection practice to better service our clients statewide.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV's service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, and promote a healthy work‑life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision, coordinates and performs observation of water/wastewater treatment plants, public works, water/wastewater utility lines, street, highway, bridge, building components, infrastructure and tract right of way on construction projects according to the specific areas of expertise of the inspector; performs related duties as required.
• Conducts on‑site observations of construction installations, including but not limited to materials, grade elevations, underground facilities, construction safety precautions, minor concrete structures, traffic control devices, and erosion and siltation control installations to determine compliance with contract plans and specifications, and with city and other governmental regulations.
• Reviews construction plans, specifications, encroachment permits, and other plans affecting assigned projects.
• Participates in meetings to discuss construction details and resolves issues with contractors and other project stakeholders.
• May make field measurements and ensure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Assists in coordinating materials testing and identifies on‑site project problems.
• Observes reports and alerts appropriate members of the project team on non‑conformance issues, monitoring the correction of project deficiencies.
• Identifies and recommends approval of necessary contract and/or plan adjustments to accommodate field conditions.
• Maintains daily diary and field records of material and quantities used.
• Calculates and recommends formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
• Investigates citizen complaints related to encroachment and/or grading violations.

Specific Requirements

• Applicant preferred to possess a minimum of 8 years of inspection or construction experience.
• Having broad expertise or unique knowledge and using construction concepts skills.
• Works on significant and unique issues and projects requiring the evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Contacts pertain to significant matters often involving coordination among groups, occasionally providing consultation and advice to management regarding matters of considerable importance to the functional area.
• Exercises judgment to independently determine methods and procedures for completing new or special assignments.
• Occasionally provides direct or indirect supervision to other personnel.

Compensation Range

$83,983.00 - $95,435.00

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships