Construction Inspectors - Water / Wastewater

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Services team across Western PA to oversee medium to large water and wastewater projects. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely coordination among contractors and owners.

As a Construction Inspector you will document daily activities, verify materials, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications. You’ll report findings, support startup activities, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED is required.
• 5+ years of experience inspecting water/wastewater facilities, pipelines, pump stations and reservoirs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a construction inspector on water/wastewater projects under the Construction Manager.
• Tracks and inspects daily activities, measuring completed items and recording them for payment.
• Determines when the project materials and procedures are not in compliance with project plans or specifications. Submit daily diaries or inspection logs detailing all daily activities, labor, and equipment.
• Provide guidance and coordination to contractors and owners during equipment start-up of treatment and pumping station facilities
• Inspect traffic controls and other worksite items for safety and compliance to standards.
• Coordinates with the contractor, owner and general public, as necessary, to facilitate construction operations.

Skills

Construction inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Services team in the Pennsylvania area to inspect medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout Western PA.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as a construction inspector on water/wastewater projects under the general supervision of the Construction Manager.
• Tracks and inspects daily activities of the contractor, measuring completed items of work and recording them for payment.
• Determines when the project materials and procedures are not in compliance with project plans or specifications. Submit daily diaries or inspection logs, detailing all daily activities, labor, and equipment.
• Provide guidance and coordination to contractors and owners during equipment start-up of treatment and pumping station facilities
• Inspect traffic controls and other worksite items for safety and compliance to standards.
• Coordinates with the contractor, owner and general public, as necessary, to facilitate construction operations.

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school graduate/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• 5+ years of experience inspecting water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and reservoirs.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA ; Indiana, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time