Construction Inspector - Water

STV Incorporated; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional licensure

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector for the Water/Wastewater division in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. The role supports current staff, grows inspection capabilities statewide, and mentors junior staff while promoting work-life balance.

You will observe large-diameter W/WW installations, review plans, and coordinate with contractors and stakeholders. The position emphasizes safety, field measurements, and timely reporting of non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of inspection or construction experience.
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge in construction concepts and skills.
• Ability to work on significant and unique projects requiring evaluation of intangibles.
• Judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for results.

Responsibilities

• Observe and coordinate large diameter water/wastewater installations and related construction work.
• Conduct on-site observations of materials, elevations, underground facilities, safety, and erosion controls.
• Review plans, specs, permits, and related project documents.
• Attend meetings to discuss construction details with contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating materials testing and field measurements as needed.
• Identify on-site problems and report non-conformances to project team.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field observations

Plan review

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Job description

We have an immediate need in the Bryan/College Station, 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 Water/Wastewater projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision, coordinates and performs observation of large diameter W/WW utility installations, excavation and backfill, tunneling, lift stations, and concrete buildings/structures 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.
• May ensure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Assists in coordinating materials testing.
• Identifies on-site project problems.
• Observes reports and alerts appropriate members of project team on non-conformance issues.
• Monitors 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 5 years of inspection or construction experience.
• Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses construction concepts skills.
• Works on significant and unique issues and projects requiring an 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 provides 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: $72,399.00 - $82,272.00

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
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

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.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.