Construction Inspector; SCA - Military Services Group Clearfield, UT

Primary Role

Coordinates, inspects, and assists with the construction of new water treatment plant and distribution as well as wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system components in accordance with approved construction and engineering specifications, policies and practices of the Company. Utilizes expertise in construction field management, quality assurance, quality control, and report documentation. Serves as primary field contact between the Construction Manager and General Contractors for water and wastewater utilities.

• Performs field inspections of the construction and maintenance of water distribution system and sewer collection facilities; inspects and approves construction and installation of earthwork, concrete, piping, painting, mechanical and electrical facilities, and/or instrumentation as related to water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects. Interprets, implements, and enforces contract documents and specifications. Communicates deficiencies to proper persons.
• Utilizes testing procedures, inspection protocols, and construction inspection techniques and performs QA/QC functions. Recognizes possible conflicts with other underground facilities and/or utilities.
• Works with contractors to schedule utility outages in accordance with AW contract terms and customer requirements; coordinates and approves contractor’s activities.
• Participates in construction meetings and provides information on schedule compliance, change orders, coordination. Coordinates between Construction Manager and engineering personnel and outside construction firms to maintain standards. Interacts and coordinates with customers and the public as it relates to the performance of construction activities.
• Reviews contractor’s safety program and enforces compliance with safety regulations. Performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public. Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wears and works in proper personal protective equipment.
• Compiles information and prepares construction reports and reviews as-built drawings as required. Assists in obtaining, preparing and maintaining reports, permits, maps, charts or records related to the construction.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

• Experience with construction inspections of water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and contract documents; skill in applying material testing procedures.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to understand and use an engineer’s scale; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Effective communication of complex technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, employees, consultants, and other governmental agency representatives. Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a water and wastewater facility setting.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection and safety; considerable knowledge of inspection methods.
• Broad knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and their construction, maintenance, testing and…