Construction Inspector

Construction Observer (Construction Inspector / Resident Project Representative)

Job Description

This employee-owned firm prioritizes its people, fostering growth and innovation. They've built a world-class team focused on sustainable water resource management. Their engineers and surveyors are committed to innovative, efficient design that treats, preserves, and conserves water resources, optimizes infrastructure, and creates a cleaner, safer future for communities. This inspector will sit in Wilmington, NC with daily travel to sites within 50 miles of office.

DAY-TO-DAY:

This role focuses on technical capabilities in water infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a liaison between contractors, the design team, and owners.

• Review construction documents, create daily and periodic field reports, and review reports from others.

• Coordinate field surveys and material testing and witness acceptance tests and equipment startups.

• Address and resolve issues promptly during construction with the appropriate teams.

• Schedule and document substantial and final completion inspections, including punch lists.

• Review redlines for record drawings and process closeout documents, warranties, and final payments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5-15 years’ experience in construction engineering

• Willing and able to climb ladders, routinely travel and traverse uneven, unpaved terrain and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites.

• Able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

• Able to communicate with engineers, contractors and owners in an effective, professional manner.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and either Adobe Acrobat or BlueBeam Revu.

• Willing to work nights, weekends and/or overtime if required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee ownership (ESOP) and profit sharing.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive leave.

• Flexible work locations.

• Robust growth and professional development programs.

• Meaningful, community-impacting work.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.