Part-Time / Hourly Construction Inspector – Water, Sewer, Water Tanks & Cellular Facilities

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced part-time/hourly Construction Inspector to support field inspection of water and sewer rehabilitation projects, storage tanks, and cellular installations. The role involves documenting construction progress, ensuring adherence to plans, and coordinating with project teams on safety and quality.

Work assignments will vary by project and may include climbing elevated tanks and working at heights.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection or field observation on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Strong documentation skills for daily inspection reports and photographic records.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction activities related to water/sewer rehabilitation, storage tanks, and telecommunications installations.
• Inspect water main and sewer rehabilitation, trenching, and associated work.
• Observe testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures and document conformance with plans and specs.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and take photographs documenting progress and conditions.
• Identify nonconforming work and communicate findings to project leadership.

Skills

Construction inspection

Water/wastewater infra

Tank inspection

Cellular antenna installs

Field documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer/tablet skills

Job description

GFT is seeking an experienced part-time/hourly Construction Inspector to support construction management and inspection assignments involving water and sewer rehabilitation, water storage tanks, cellular antenna installations, and related infrastructure.

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,and sustainability. 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.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

• The successful candidate will have prior construction or inspection experience involving water and sewer pipelines and rehabilitation, elevated and/or ground water storage tanks, cellular/telecommunications installations, structural steel, coatings, or similar municipal infrastructure. Experience in one or more of these areas is acceptable; experience across multiple areas is preferred.
• For water tank assignments, the position requires the physical ability and willingness to climb elevated water tanks and other structures to perform inspections and document construction activities.
• Work assignments and weekly hours will vary depending on project needs.

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

The Construction Inspector may be responsible for the following:

• Perform field inspection of construction activities associated with water and sewer rehabilitation, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, elevated and ground water storage tanks, cellular antenna installations, and related infrastructure.
• Inspect water main and sewer rehabilitation and replacement, including excavation, trenching, pipe installation, utility crossings, connections, valves, hydrants, manholes, service connections, backfill, compaction, testing, restoration, and related work.
• Inspect trenchless and rehabilitation activities that may include cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), sliplining, pipe bursting, lining systems, manhole rehabilitation, grouting, and other rehabilitation methods.
• Observe water main pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, disinfection, and bacteriological sampling activities, as applicable.
• Observe sewer testing and acceptance activities, which may include CCTV inspection, leakage testing, mandrel testing, and other contract-required testing.
• Verify materials delivered to the site and observe installation for general conformance with approved plans, specifications, submittals, and contract requirements.
• Observe excavation, trench protection, dewatering, temporary bypass pumping, maintenance of existing utility service, and site restoration activities.
• Document contractor quantities and completed work to support review of progress payments and quantity verification.
• Climb elevated water tanks, towers, ladders, platforms, and similar structures as required to observe and inspect construction work.
• Inspect installation, modification, repair, or replacement of cellular antennas, mounts, brackets, cable supports, conduits, equipment, and associated structural components.
• Inspect water tank rehabilitation activities, which may include surface preparation, abrasive blasting, containment, coating application, structural repairs, welding, appurtenance replacement, and miscellaneous tank improvements.
• Monitor contractor activities for general conformance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, submittals, and applicable requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate daily inspection reports, including contractor manpower, equipment, work activities, quantities, progress, weather conditions, deficiencies, and other pertinent observations.
• Take and organize photographs documenting construction progress, existing conditions, deficiencies, concealed work, and completed construction.
• Identify potential nonconforming work and promptly communicate observations to the Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Engineer.
• Coordinate with contractors, owners, engineers, utility representatives, specialty inspectors, testing agencies, and other project personnel.
• Observe construction activities for readily apparent safety concerns and immediately communicate significant concerns in accordance with project procedures.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, punch-list inspections, substantial completion inspections, and final inspections when requested.
• Perform other construction inspection and documentation duties as assigned.

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant construction or inspection experience preferred.
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Water main construction or rehabilitation.
• Sanitary sewer construction or rehabilitation.
• Water storage tank construction or rehabilitation.
• Cellular antenna or telecommunications construction.
• Municipal utility construction.
• Structural steel or protective coatings.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, details, and contract documents.
• Ability to recognize and accurately document construction deficiencies and field conditions.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate field reports, quantity records, and photographic documentation.
• Basic computer/tablet skills for electronic field reporting, photographs, email, and project documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment.
• For tank assignments, demonstrated ability and willingness to climb elevated water tanks, towers, fixed ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and similar structures.
• Ability to safely work at heights while using required personal fall protection equipment.

What we prefer you bring:

• Municipal water distribution and sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Water main replacement, pipe lining, CIPP, pipe bursting, or other trenchless rehabilitation methods.
• Water and sewer testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures.
• Temporary bypass pumping and maintenance of existing water or sewer service.
• Water storage tank rehabilitation or construction.
• Cellular antenna installations on water tanks or telecommunications towers.
• Structural steel fabrication, erection, bolted connections, or welding.
• Abrasive blasting, containment, surface preparation, and protective coating systems.
• AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 or higher certification.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or relevant welding inspection experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training.
• Current fall protection training applicable to assigned work.
• Permit-Required Confined Space training where entry into tanks, manholes, or other confined spaces may be required.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Previous experience working as an owner's representative or third‑party construction inspector.

Physical Requirements

This position involves significant field activity. Depending on the assignment, the employee must be able to:

• Climb elevated water storage tanks and similar structures, potentially to heights of 100 feet or more.
• Climb fixed ladders and access platforms while wearing required fall protection equipment.
• Work while properly connected to approved personal fall arrest or fall restraint systems, as required.
• Walk and work on uneven terrain, excavations, utility projects, and active construction sites.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods.
• Carry typical inspection equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Work in and around excavation, heavy equipment, utility construction, traffic, noise, dust, abrasive blasting, coatings, and other construction operations.
• Meet project-specific medical, respiratory protection, fall protection, or other safety requirements when applicable.

Work Schedule

This is an hourly/part-time, as-needed position. Hours will vary based on active projects and specific construction activities. Assignments may range from occasional site visits to several consecutive days or weeks of inspection during active construction.

Some assignments may require work outside normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, nights, or weekends, depending on contractor schedules and project requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional seeking flexible, part-time, or supplemental inspection work. Individuals with backgrounds as municipal utility inspectors, construction inspectors, resident project representatives, water/sewer construction professionals, tank inspectors, coatings inspectors, or telecommunications/tower inspectors are encouraged to apply.

The individual should be safety-conscious, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in the field, while providing clear and objective documentation of construction activities.

Candidates who are comfortable working at significant heights and climbing elevated water tanks are particularly desirable for specialized tank and cellular infrastructure assignments.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $30/hour to $35/hour. 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:

Owings Mills, MD ; Baltimore, MD ; Towson, MD

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time