Lead Construction Inspector - Water/ Wastewater

Jacobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Construction Inspector for the Puget Sound Area to inspect water and wastewater pipeline and facilities projects. You will work independently in field offices, communicate issues, document conditions, and contribute to project progress meetings.

Under a Resident Engineer, you will review plans, perform QA inspections, and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Proficiency with Excel/Word/Outlook/Bluebeam is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of water/wastewater and/or facilities inspection and construction management.
• Knowledge of drainage and utility construction materials and testing methods.
• Experience with large multi-contractor projects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk/climb on site.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project managers to resolve issues.
• Perform quality assurance inspections per contract plans and standards.
• Monitor contractor work to ensure proper methods, safety and quality.
• Review plans, specs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for field applicability.
• Prepare and maintain inspection logs, daily reports, photos, and quantity records.
• Identify and document non-compliant work and track corrective actions.
• Attend pre-installation and construction meetings and use Excel/Word/Outlook/Bluebeam to summarize findings.

Skills

Field inspection

Construction management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are looking for a Lead Construction Inspector within the Puget Sound Area to perform inspection of work on water/wastewater pipeline and facilities projects. This position will require you work independently and perform duties in the construction field office such as communicating issues and providing solutions concerning the work in progress, participate in project progress meetings and actively document the contractors work and field conditions.

You will work under the direction of a Resident Engineer, and will assume the following functional responsibilities.

• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project managers to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Perform quality assurance inspections to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Monitor and inspect the work of contractors to ensure proper construction methods and techniques are utilized, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Review construction plans, specifications, submittals, drawings, change orders, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to confirm that the requirements of the construction contract are applied in the field.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including inspection logs, daily reports, digital photographic documentation, force account records, contractor pay estimate notes and quantities, materials testing, and other construction records.
• Identify, document, and track the resolution of contractor work that is out of compliance or deficient, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Attend and participate in pre-installation, pre-construction and periodic construction meetings as required.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam and other relevant software to summarize inspection findings, analyze data, and track progress.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering OR relevant project experience in lieu of education.
• 5+ years of water/wastewater and/or facilities inspection and construction management experience.
• Knowledge of construction practices, physical characteristics and properties of drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
• Familiarity with large-scale construction project practices, especially on projects involving multiple contractors and consultants.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction site, including walking up and down slopes, climbing ladders, and walking on scaffolding and other temporary structures.
• Must have a valid drivers license with good driving history.

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Our health and welfare benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $53.00 to $94.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.