Senior Construction Inspector

Brown and Caldwell; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for projects in St. Lucie County with opportunities to work alongside national experts in the field. The successful candidate will provide oversight for municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and regulations while maintaining a strong communication pathway with all stakeholders. This role requires a BS degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, alongside a commitment to high standards of quality and safety. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare package and a robust 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of building products and local/national building codes.
• Ability to perform inspections on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering.
• Coordinate with project delivery team and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Construction management oversight

Onsite Resident Engineering

Problem solving

Risk management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Our Municipal Practice has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to work with and be mentored by a team of national experts on technically challenging and innovate remedies. This position will be based at a client site in St. Lucie County and occasionally in the office in West Palm Beach, FL.

• Provide construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering for stormwater, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Facilitate an effective, engaged and high-performing partnership with all project stakeholders
• Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Manager, Project Controls Manager, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff.
• Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to Client and drive resolution to issues as they arise.
• Oversee and direct construction management projects from conception to completion to meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule and quality
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability
• Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems.
• Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
• Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements
• Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques
• Coordinate construction management staff, including field inspectors, office support staff and testing subconsultants with responsibility for quality construction in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
• Assist with reviewingand analyzingContractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedule; address deficiencies.
• Assist with evaluatingand negotiatingchange orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. May include independent verification of pay quantities. Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes
• Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure water and wastewater facilitiesor related industry
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection and ability to lift objects less than 30 pounds

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A : $97,000 - $132,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 520offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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