Water​/Wastewater Senior Construction Inspector

Water/Wastewater Senior Construction Inspector

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Construction Inspector with background and experience in water and wastewater related infrastructure, including pump stations, pressure pipeline, gravity pipeline, and treatment plants. The position will be based in Richmond, Virginia or Fairfax, VA, with projects geographically located in the Virginia metro areas.

The Water/Wastewater Senior Construction Inspector will be responsible for project‑specific inspection and constructability reviews during the design process. The successful candidate must have at least ten (10) years of experience focused on water and wastewater facilities, and be able to demonstrate a knowledgeable background with certifications, skills, and the ability to provide resident project representation and/or construction inspection. Experience with alternative delivery methods is desired, including construction management‑at‑risk (CMAR), design‑build (DB), and traditional design‑bid‑build (DBB).

Emphasis must be on water and wastewater facilities. Construction Management Professional (CMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is desirable, but not required.

• Monitor contractor's operations to ensure compliance with plans, contract terms, and specifications.
• Inspect structural, mechanical, electrical, and site improvements work; coordinate schedules with the prime contractor and other agencies; review and monitor contractors' plan of operation; provide technical guidance to engineers on contractor submittals and schedules; advise contractors of violations and recommend adjustments to operations.
• Be familiar with and able to advise contractors of violations of safety procedures and recommend adjustments to bring these violations into compliance.
• Be familiar with and have participated in the inspection of startup activities.
• Taking field measurements of pay items and overseeing materials testing; checking equipment; maintaining and reviewing comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as‑built plans, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.

• HS diploma or Associate's degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Relevant certifications for water‑ and wastewater‑related construction management and inspection.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge, read and interpret water and wastewater infrastructure construction drawings and contract specifications; apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments; maintain detailed records; supervise and monitor required materials testing; and communicate effectively with owner and contractor personnel.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods is desired, including CMAR, DB, and DBB.
• Knowledge of current state and federal environmental laws and policies related to design and construction.
• Working skills in operating computer equipment and field inspection equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

* Only recipients of an offer of employment will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.