Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector — Field Oversight Leader

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Legally mandated benefits

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater in Richmond, VA to perform field-based inspection on civil infrastructure and utility projects as an Owner's Representative or 3rd party inspector.

This role requires 10+ years of field inspection experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, detail‑driven approach. Expect extensive field work and daily site coordination across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting civil and MEP trades on civil infrastructure, structural and building projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and disciplined time management.
• Willingness to spend extended periods in the field and commute to field sites/office.

Responsibilities

• Review approved shop drawings and inspect active work for compliance against contract documents.
• Prepare daily field reports with status, activities, manpower, and equipment.
• Maintain a record of changes on redline contract documents.
• Identify non-compliant work and coordinate with Project Manager/Owner for resolution.
• Maintain records of deficiencies and punch list items.
• Take photos/videos of site conditions and build a photo library with dates.
• Verify quantities and materials used; verify contractor time and materials expense reports.
• Attend progress meetings and observe 3rd‑party material testing.
• Monitor erosion control devices weekly and after major rain events.
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction project videos.
• Verify contractor record drawings are current.

Skills

Field inspection

Communication

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ICC/ACI/AWS certifications

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector - Water/Wastewater in Richmond, VA to perform field-based inspection on civil infrastructure and utility projects as an Owner's Representative or 3rd party inspector.

This role requires 10+ years of field inspection experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, detail‑driven approach. Expect extensive field work and daily site coordination across multiple projects.