Lead Tunnel Construction Inspector

Lead Construction Inspector – San Francisco Bay Area

Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer, you will:

• Perform quality assurance inspections to verify compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Monitor and document construction activities, maintaining accurate daily reports and project records.
• Prepare quantity calculations and measurements for progress payment estimates.
• Conduct labor compliance interviews.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of contract change orders.
• Support review and analysis of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Assist with enforcement of Water Pollution Control Program (SWPPP) requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment across all project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Assistant Resident Engineers, contractors, field personnel, public outreach teams, and construction administration staff to address field and project-related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering OR relevant project experience in lieu of education.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater and tunneling inspection and construction management experience on large ($100M+) construction projects. Must have a strong understanding and ability to read design drawings.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Valid California Driver’s License and good driving history.
• Knowledge of construction practices, drainage and utility systems, construction materials, and mandates for physical tests of materials.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction sites, including slopes, ladders, scaffolding and other temporary structures.

• Tunneling certifications mandatory to perform inspections per best‑practice standards.
• Five years of experience using construction‑management software systems.

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off (17 days per calendar year from start date); seven paid holidays; caregiver leave; and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, in addition to legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees must attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.