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Hazen and Sawyer

Construction Inspector / Resident Project Representative

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What they do

A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.

$66,295 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure. The selected candidate will inform the CM team by observing and reporting on construction activities, effectively coordinating and collaborating with the project team members, and providing documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
Why Hazen and Sawyer:
Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.

We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.

We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and interpret project drawings, specifications and work plans to verify contractor complianceConduct on-site observation, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of construction activitiesVerify and track work in accordance with approved shop drawing submittalsObserve contractor performance and compliance with safety requirementsPrepare daily reports, verify material quantities, Time and Material (T&M) records and review contractor pay applicationsMonitor construction contractors adherence to project schedule and sequence of activities related to daily field observationsMaintain project redline and as-built drawingsCoordinate and communicate effectively with the CM Project team, multi-discipline engineering teams, contractors and third-party inspection/testing firmsAssist and coordinate with project start-up, testing checkout and training activitiesMaintain construction inspection and testing related documentation as necessary
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of construction / construction observation experienceFamiliarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering workExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, organizational and problem-solving skillsExperience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teamsWilling to travel to projects in the area as neededProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and related PC software packages used on construction projectsExperience in municipal water and wastewater or similar industry construction inspection preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. degree in a Civil/Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Building/Construction Science, or an Associate Degree in Engineering ScienceEngineer In Training (EIT) or Construction Manager In Training (CMIT - Construction Manager Certification Institute/CMCI)
CertificationWhat We Offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportationShort and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurancePaid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning supportProfessional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization membershipsStarting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location