Construction Inspector - Water + Environment Market

Job Category: Construction

Requisition Number: CONST
003800

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• Posted :
  December 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Midtown Atlanta GA
Gresham Smith | Midtown Atlanta Office
600 West Peachtree Street NW
Suite 1550
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

Gresham Smith’s water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure, and emerging technologies to address clients’ present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving.

* This project will be working on-site in Chamblee, GA!

• Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports.
• Typical duties include observation of daily construction work, tallying of quantities of installed bid items per the contract documents, including water/sewer piping lengths, poured concrete volumes, earthwork, erosion control measures, reinforced concrete, above-ground process and plumbing, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment installation and start-up.
• Interpret project drawings, observe construction work in progress, and check compliance with specifications, contract drawings, and approved submittals/shop drawings.
• Refer deviations from plans and specifications to management.
• You may also take part in reviewingsubmittals, assisting with requests for information (RFI's), and other related activities.
• General knowledge of construction techniques, design, and shop drawing comprehension of moderate complexity is required.
• The ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions is acceptable.
• Familiarity with the use of a computer and general software for reporting, including but not limited to:
  Kahua, Cityworks, or Newforma.

• High school diploma (GED) with 5+ years of experience in construction/inspection on a variety of municipal projects;
  Associate's Degree with 3+ years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater facilities construction, including buried sanitary sewer piping (8-inch to 36-inch diameter), drinking water piping (8-inch to 36-inch diameter), earthwork and grading, erosion prevention and sediment control, roadways and driveways, cast-in-place (CIP) and precast concrete, mechanical and electrical equipment installation (i.e., pumps, motors, generators), and masonry building construction.
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements. Such certifications could include concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, environmental, and hazardous materials training, etc.
• Physical demands:
  Frequently required to walk (including walking in rough terrain outdoors), stand, sit, use hands to operate, and handle objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to talk, see, hear, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Frequently required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally over 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wanting assistance to perform these essential functions.
• Work Environment:
  Field – outdoors; exposed to environmental elements including humidity, dust, noise, and various temperatures; work in various high-traffic areas.
• Use of personal protective equipment is required and provided by the firm.
• Valid Driver's license

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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