Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II

Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II

Join to apply for the Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II role at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

- HRG

At HRG
, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are actively seeking a Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II (RPR II) in our State College, PA office. As a Water & Wastewater Construction Inspector II (RPR II) with HRG
, you will be responsible for:

• Technical Oversight:
  • Conduct on-site inspections to monitor construction progress and verify compliance with contract requirements
  • Identify and report unsatisfactory or non-conforming work
  • Evaluate contractor suggestions for modifications to designs or specifications and recommend actions
  • Assist with cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and final inspections
  • Verify that certificates, operation manuals, and other deliverables align with installed items and contract specifications
• Coordination & Communication:
  • Attend pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and site inspections
  • Notify Project Manager of sample availability, progress updates, and schedule adherence
  • Assist with clarifications and interpretations of contract documents
  • Communicate directly with contractors, owners, and regulatory agency representatives
• Compliance & Quality Assurance:
  • Draft change orders and work directives as needed
  • Review payment applications and schedules submitted by contractors
  • Monitor tests, equipment startups, and training sessions to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Organization & Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate and organized project records, including logs, correspondence, reports, and photographs
  • Track project schedules, shop drawings, and other contractor submissions
  • Create and maintain electronic and/or paper files for all project documentation, including change orders, payment applications, and correspondence

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of experience in:
  • Construction observation and administration related to water and wastewater projects
  • Construction observation and/or management for storm water, site grading, paving, and highway projects
  • Familiarity of basic survey, grade and cut sheets, and quantity data
• NICET certification preferred, but not mandatory
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact:
  Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership:
  Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us ’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to…