Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II

-; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II, where you will ensure the successful delivery of vital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers while conducting inspections and overseeing compliance with contract requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health and safety through effective project oversight. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and professional growth, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Experience the freedom to define your work schedule and enjoy comprehensive benefits in a recognized best workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Half-Day Fridays

Employee stock ownership plan

Team building events

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction observation for water and wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with basic survey, grade, and cut sheets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and monitor construction progress.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Construction observation

Project management

Communication skills

Technical oversight

Compliance monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HRG is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

Are you passionate about making a difference in critical infrastructure projects? Join our team in Cranberry Township, PA as a Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II (RPR I). The Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of essential construction projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers while overseeing the implementation of water and wastewater systems that directly impact communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Oversight

• Conduct on-site inspections to monitor construction progress and verify compliance with contract requirements
• Identify and report unsatisfactory or non-conforming work
• Evaluate contractor suggestions for modifications to designs or specifications and recommend actions
• Assist with cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and final inspections
• Verify that certificates, operation manuals, and other deliverables align with installed items and contract specifications

Coordination & Communication

• Attend pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and site inspections
• Notify Project Manager of sample availability, progress updates, and schedule adherence
• Assist with clarifications and interpretations of contract documents
• Communicate directly with contractors, owners, and regulatory agency representatives

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Draft change orders and work directives as needed
• Review payment applications and schedules submitted by contractors
• Monitor tests, equipment startups, and training sessions to ensure compliance with contract requirements

Organization & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including logs, correspondence, reports, and photographs
• Track project schedules, shop drawings, and other contractor submissions
• Create and maintain electronic and/or paper files for all project documentation, including change orders, payment applications, and correspondence

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of experience in:

o Construction observation and administration related to water and wastewater projects

o Construction observation and/or management for storm water, site grading, paving, and highway projects

o Familiarity of basic survey, grade and cut sheets, and quantity data

• NICET certification preferred, but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people's everyday lives? Find out why it's #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the mid-Atlantic area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you'll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Comprehensive Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid leave, and more.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National-Recognition: HRG was the ENR 2021 MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year, and we have received numerous awards at both the regional and national level. See more on our website.
• Best Place to Work: HRG was recognized as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in PA.

Learn more about us at www.hrg-inc.com/careers and Visit us on LinkedIn to see our culture, our projects, and even more reasons why it's #Good2bHRG