Construction Inspector

This individual provides observation and reporting on construction projects through daily field observations and daily and weekly reporting of the contractor’s work to ensure compliance with design drawings, specifications, and permits. Basic contract administration duties are also part of this role.

The official title of this role is Resident Field Representative the title is altered for this posting to garner more candidates as these duties fall along the line of a construction inspector.

• Serves as the primary field point of contact and first line of response for construction-related questions, issues, and unforeseen conditions. Coordinates with contractors, inspectors, project management, and the design team to facilitate timely resolution and maintain project progress.

• Performs daily observation of construction activities, including large-rig operations, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), seaward operations, manhole excavation, and smaller directional drilling within public rights-of-way. Maintains familiarity with drilling fluid loss, operating pressure ranges, fluid mixes, and related HDD operations.

• Maintains daily inspection records and Daily Logs documenting construction activities, time of day, weather conditions, crew members, equipment make and model, visitors, irregularities, corrective actions, and compliance with drawings, specifications, and permits.

• Observes completed work to verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, and permit requirements and reports findings accordingly.

• Maintains quantity records of acceptably installed facilities, including pipe, conduit, manholes, and other infrastructure. Documents relevant data and discrepancies using project reporting tools.

• Observes traffic control setups to verify compliance with applicable permits and documents and reports any discrepancies.

• Coordinates with the Contractor regarding the schedule of operations as directed by the on-site Archaeologist and Project Manager.

• Identifies and reports out-of-scope work and coordinates with the appropriate project team. Maintains a thorough understanding of the contract and technical specifications and monitors contractor adherence to project requirements.

• Conducts weekly coordination meetings with the Contractor’s Superintendent to coordinate crew locations, work hours, traffic control requirements, and upcoming construction activities.

• Records and documents notable discrepancies using the Company’s digital reporting tools.

• Acts as an active liaison between field operations and the design/project management team, assisting with RFIs, field questions, design clarifications, and other construction-related issues.

• Understands basic construction pricing structures, including unit price, lump sum, and time-and-materials work.

• Understands and monitors testing required by the project specifications and reports compliance. Testing may include manual testing, brushing, cleaning, and other specified procedures. Fiber optic testing is not included within the scope of this position.

• Understands project environmental requirements and mitigation measures and observes and reports compliance with applicable environmental requirements.

• Coordinates with inspectors and representatives from agencies having jurisdiction, responds to questions, provides necessary project information, and helps facilitate continued construction progress.

• Submits accurate timesheets and expense reports to the Project Manager.

• Photographs construction progress and submits field reports and documentation to the project team.

• 3–5 years of field utility, telecommunications, or construction inspection experience required.

• Experience with trenching, plowing, boring, excavation, or cable placement required.

• Familiarity with construction equipment including drill rigs, excavators, hoe hammers, compressors, and similar equipment.

• Ability to interpret and explain plans, specifications, and permit requirements.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, permitting agency representatives, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.

• Ability to identify…