Field Construction Inspector – Water & Sewer

Cole & Associates; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cole & Associates is seeking an experienced field inspector to support civil, surveying and utility construction projects. The role involves inspecting underground water and wastewater work, verifying plans, elevations, and grading, and ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting deviations, coordinating with contractors and owners, and maintaining records for project progress and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years field inspection experience in utility construction.
• Knowledge of construction methods, codes, regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to read plans, assess grading and elevations, and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of underground utility construction and verifies conformance to plans and specs.
• Reports deviations from plans and documents observations in writing.
• Reviews surveys for line, grade and location accuracy and prepares as-built records.
• Maintains accurate records and supports project on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Assesses safety precautions and enforces safety standards on site.
• Communicates with contractors, owners and agencies to resolve issues.

Skills

Field inspections

Surveying equipment

Reading plans

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surveying instruments

Laser levels

Tape measures

Job description

Cole & Associates is seeking an experienced field inspector to support civil, surveying and utility construction projects. The role involves inspecting underground water and wastewater work, verifying plans, elevations, and grading, and ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting deviations, coordinating with contractors and owners, and maintaining records for project progress and safety compliance.