Senior Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector

papedawson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Construction Representative to provide construction observation, documentation, and contract compliance support for water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects on-site.

The role focuses on monitoring compliance with plans, specs, permits, and submittals, witnessing testing, and supporting project closeout, with preference for candidates with wastewater/water treatment plant experience and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of construction inspection, construction observation, resident project representative, or related field experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of direct construction inspection, construction observation, resident project representative, startup support, or commissioning support experience on water and/or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• At least fifty percent (50%) of the candidate's overall construction inspection experience must be associated with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, process facilities, or treatment process improvements.
• NICET Certification (preferred)
• APWA-CPII Certification (preferred)
• TCEQ Water Operator License
• TCEQ Wastewater Operator License
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and construction observations on water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specifications, permits, approved submittals, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Observe and document construction means and methods for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, contract discrepancies, safety concerns, and potential risks.
• Verify quantities of installed work and assist with measurement and payment documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and report schedule impacts, delays, and potential claims issues.
• Observe material deliveries, equipment installation, testing activities, startup procedures, and commissioning operations.
• Witness testing, inspections, and acceptance procedures required by project specifications.
• Support substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction inspection

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

NICET Certification

APWA-CPII Certification

TCEQ Water Operator License

TCEQ Wastewater Operator License

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Construction Representative to provide construction observation, documentation, and contract compliance support for water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects on-site.

The role focuses on monitoring compliance with plans, specs, permits, and submittals, witnessing testing, and supporting project closeout, with preference for candidates with wastewater/water treatment plant experience and relevant licenses.