Water​/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee

Job Details

Job  | # of Openings: 2 |

Location:

US-NJ-Parsippany | Category:
Construction | Relocation Assistance:
No | Service Line: IES

Dewberry is hiring Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee to work on projects around our Parsippany, NJ office. The position will perform a variety of field work and construction inspection related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects in the New York Metropolitan area including Hudson, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. The Inspector will perform such tasks as construction inspection, collecting field data needed to progress pay applications, establishing quantity and cost estimates.

Inspector must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided.

Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children. Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Onsite Monitoring: Oversee contractor operations to ensure adherence to plans, contract terms, and specifications, leveraging skills in attention to detail and compliance.
• Diverse Inspections: Conduct inspections across structural, mechanical, electrical, and site improvements, coordinating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Field Sketches and Reports: Create detailed field sketches and complete Survey 123 forms, ensuring accurate data capture and utilizing online tools for documentation (e.g., Blue Beam).
• Active Participation in Meetings: Engage in pre‑construction meetings, weekly progress updates, and post‑construction debriefs.
• Effective Communication: Relay construction progress, schedule changes, and issues to contractors, clients, and construction managers, ensuring that all parties are informed.
• Field Data Logging: Accurately log all material installations and field testing activities (e.g., pressure testing, water main sampling), producing daily inspection reports as needed.
• Collaboration with Management: Work alongside construction management in material quantity checks, pay applications, and justifications for change orders, enhancing collaborative skills.
• Materials Testing Oversight: Document and oversee testing activities such as soil compaction and concrete field tests.
• Safety Compliance: Advise contractors on safety procedures and recommend improvements, reinforcing the commitment to safety standards.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in…