Senior Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Construction Representative to serve as the owner's on-site representative for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will conduct field inspections, monitor contractor performance, and verify compliance with plans, permits, and contract documents.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with treatment facilities, startup, and commissioning, plus relevant licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of construction inspection/observation on water, wastewater, or public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of direct construction inspection on water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
• At least 50% of inspection experience tied to water/wastewater facilities or related plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and construction observations on water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, permits, submittals, and contract requirements.
• Observe and document construction means and methods for project compliance.
• Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, 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 claims issues.
• Witness testing, inspections, and acceptance procedures required by project specs.
• Support substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field observations

Contract compliance

Documentation

Scheduling impacts

Education

NICET Certification (preferred)

APWA-CPII Certification (preferred)

TCEQ Water Operator License

TCEQ Wastewater Operator License

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Construction Representative to serve as the owner's on-site representative for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will conduct field inspections, monitor contractor performance, and verify compliance with plans, permits, and contract documents.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with treatment facilities, startup, and commissioning, plus relevant licenses and certifications.