Senior Construction Inspector (Municipal)

Pennoni; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Inspector to contribute to its water and wastewater projects from our King of Prussia, PA office on a full-time, direct basis. The role emphasizes design review, bid preparation, grant administration, and wage compliance for municipal infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with 7+ years in inspections, and a background in grant-funded projects. The position offers collaborative teamwork, strong organization, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering-related degree (Civil, environmental, etc.).
• 7+ years in Inspections, preferably municipal/infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with grant programs, bid documentation, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design meetings to discuss scope, constructability, cost, and permitting.
• Review design plans for completeness and constructability.
• Prepare scope of work items and cost estimates; draft bid documents.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and NTPs for contracts.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates and grant requirements.
• Review submittals and grant applications; monitor project progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline

CFM certification

Tools

FEMA Flood Plain Regulations

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Senior Inspector to contribute to our water & wastewater projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in King of Prussia, PA .

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in initial design meetings to discuss design scope, concepts, constructability, cost and permitting aspects
• Review design plans for completeness and constructability
• Prepare scope of work line items and prepare cost estimate
• Prepare bid documents that include required documents (RCO's), language, exhibits, etc based on Federal Funding / DCED/ DCNR /CDBG/ County grant requirements
• Prepare bid documents for PennDot Liquid Fuels funding
• Prepare PennDot Project application
• Prepare partial or final completion reports yearly
• Secure PA prevailing wage or Davis Bacon wage rates
• Prepare contractor award letter
• Conduct Pre-construction meetings for executed contracts and issued Notice to Proceed
• Review/coordinate submittal process and review technical submittals for various components included in the project.
• Prepare grant applications for Federal / DCED/ DCNR/ CDBG County grant programs
• Evaluate existing conditions of asphalt roads and make recommendations for any necessary work required prior to/in conjunction with the contract.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a engineering related discipline (Civil, environmental, etc.)
• 7+ years of professional experience working in Inspections, preferably with Municipal / Infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flood Plain Manager CFM certification
• Familiar with FEMA Flood Plain Regulations for flood proofing and building elevation and Substantial Damage Estimator Tool
• Familiar with the requirements for the various grant programs
• Experience working with PennDot
• Understanding FEMA flood maps
• Familiar with local ordinances regarding flood plain management
• Familiar with Responsible Contractors Ordinances (RCO) as part of the bid review process
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!