Senior Civil Construction Inspector - Water Infrastructure

HDR; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure is seeking a Senior Civil Construction Inspector in San Jose, California. The role involves overseeing construction projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in civil projects and relevant qualifications. Join a culture that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on communities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction for civil projects.
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Technical school or Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Collaborate with other Field Representatives/Inspectors and Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
• This position is subject to applicable prevailing wages

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of relative experience on infrastructure construction projects
• Technical school or Associate degree
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and contract documents (plans and specifications)
• Experience in trenchless pipeline installations (jack and bore, or micro-tunneling boring machine "MTBM")

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.