Wastewater Facilities Inspector

Trilon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401K

Bonus program

Paid holidays and generous paid time\n

Professional development

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is seeking a utilities inspector in Chicago, IL, to oversee construction from inception to completion and ensure compliance with design plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role involves coordinating with clients, engineers, architects, and contractors, reviewing plans and cost estimates, and conducting site inspections to monitor quality and safety. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of inspection experience are required, with strong communication skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction engineering or inspection experience; municipal, transportation, or heavy civil projects in the Chicago area is highly desirable.
• Excellent project planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, local safety codes) and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to design plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and compliance with local safety and building codes, state and local specifications, and project special provisions.
• Identify and resolve engineering or construction‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Review project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, material submittals, and change orders.
• Implement construction best management practices and innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce construction costs.
• Ensure environmental compliance for stormwater management and erosion control.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and progress documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Gonzalez Companies is a partner‑managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts, Departments of Transportation, and municipalities. We are currently seeking a utilities inspector to help serve our clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference, and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. Department: Water/Wastewater. Location: Chicago, IL. Compensation: $30.00 – $55.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Ability to oversee and manage construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to design plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and compliance with local safety and building codes, state and local specifications, and project special provisions.
• Ability to identify and resolve engineering or construction‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Review project documentation, including contracts, RFIs (Requests for Information), material submittals, and change orders.
• Implement construction best management practices and innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce construction costs.
• Ensure environmental compliance for stormwater management and erosion control.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and progress documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction engineering or inspection experience; municipal, transportation, or heavy civil projects in the Chicago area is highly desirable.
• Excellent project planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, local safety codes) and environmental compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer and Pay Transparency

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.