Construction Inspector in Detroit

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DLZ Corporation has opportunities for Construction Inspectors to support the City of Detroit ‘Water and Sewer Department. The work will include full-time field inspection, construction documentation, quantity verification, materials testing coordination, restoration monitoring, and public-safety observation on water and sewer infrastructure improvements located primarily throughout Detroit, Michigan.

• Provide full-time construction inspection for sewer service lateral replacement, gravity sewer repair, watermain and utility work, excavation, trench backfill, pavement and sidewalk restoration, concrete work, asphalt paving, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, sketches, construction schedules, and approved work requirements.
• Observe excavation, trench protection, access and egress, dewatering, utility conflicts, barricading, traffic control, and public protection measures, and promptly report concerns.
• Prepare complete Daily Inspection Reports using DWSD-approved project management software, including e-Builder, Cityworks, Collector Apps, or other assigned systems.
• Document daily contractor activities, labor, equipment, weather, quantities, materials, photographs, progress, delays, and field issues.
• Verify construction materials, pipe installation, connections, dimensions, alignment, grades, backfill, compaction, concrete, asphalt, and restoration for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate field and laboratory materials testing, including density, concrete, asphalt, and other required testing, and document failed tests and corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor progress against approved schedules and support quantity verification, payment estimates, punch lists, and closeout records.
• Coordinate professionally with contractors, , utility representatives, suppliers, City staff, and other project stakeholders.
• Document access concerns, service interruptions, property impacts, restoration status, complaints, and resolution actions, and elevate unresolved issues.
• Assist with Requests for Information, change documentation, final inspections, redline records, photographs, test reports, and project closeout files.
• Perform all work safely and responsibly in accordance with DLZ policies, project requirements, and applicable health and safety plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical coursework, or construction-related training .
• Three (3) to five (5) years of construction inspection experience on municipal infrastructure, watermain, sanitary or storm sewer, utility, roadway, concrete, asphalt, excavation, backfill, or restoration projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, details, schedules, and field sketches.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, field measurements, quantity records, photographs, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of excavation, trench safety, underground utilities, pipe installation, backfill and compaction, concrete, asphalt, and site restoration.
• MDOT construction materials testing certifications or credentials for concrete and density are . Candidates must be willing…