Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 74,417 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in California is seeking a Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector for work in Rancho Cordova or Manteca. The role supports small and large infrastructure projects by managing construction documents, conducting inspections, and collecting field data to support accurate estimates.

Responsibilities include monitoring contractor operations for compliance with plans; performing field measurements; overseeing soil compaction, concrete and asphalt tests; and documenting

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience with foundations, buildings, utilities, earthwork, asphalt and concrete.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Must be physically able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans and specs.
• Identify field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor and contractor.
• Advise contractors of safety violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform field measurements of pay items and maintain diaries and as-built plans.
• Oversee soil compaction, concrete and asphalt field testing.
• Document all field activities and coordinate with owner and contractor.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field measurements

Reading plans & specs

Communication

Physically fit

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector for work in Rancho Cordova or Manteca, CA office locations. The position will perform a variety of investigation and construction related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects. The inspector will manage construction documents, conduct inspections, collect field data, establish quantity and cost estimates, and work independently under the supervision of project managers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications.
• Proactively identify field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor and contractor.
• Advise contractors of violations of safety procedures and recommend adjustments to bring these violations into compliance.
• Execute field measurements of pay items; maintain daily diaries, materials notebooks, redline as‑built plans, understanding progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
• Oversee and document materials testing such as soil compaction, concrete, and asphalt field tests.
• Document all field activities and work collaboratively with the owner and contractor.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• 6+ years of experience in construction inspection. Water or wastewater facility inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with foundations, buildings, underground utilities, earthwork, asphalt, and concrete.
• Works in a timely fashion to meet project requirements.
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, sub‑consultants, contractors, and agency review staff.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and ability to perform quantity and engineering computations.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $54.02/Hr. - $75.00/Hr. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.