Construction Inspector - PTAN

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. **Role description:** Arcadis is looking for a Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector to join our Water Construction Management Team in San Diego. This is an onsite role to provide construction observation of public works within agency (owner) facilities and/or in the right-of-way (roadway). This is a part time as needed (PTAN) position. Hours will vary from part-time to full-time and work is provisional. The Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector will observe and document construction of public works to confirm compliance with contract documents. Work to be observed may include, but is not limited to, excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfill, soil compaction, grading, paving, reinforcing for concrete, concrete placement, masonry construction, structural steel, mechanical piping, pump installation, ductwork construction, above and below grade conduit installation, irrigation and landscaping. The position requires work around operating construction equipment, in excavations and trenches, in confined spaces, on scaffolding, on lifts, on public roadways with moving vehicles, in weather, and in other hazardous conditions. The position requires climbing ladders and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Opportunities for growth include progressing to the roles of Resident Engineer and Construction Manager commensurate with experience, demonstrated capabilities, and project-required credentials. The Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector will report to a Construction Manager (agency employee) and is required to interact professionally with other members of the construction management team, the agency’s (owner’s) staff, and the contractor’s staff and subcontractors. **Role accountabilities:** - Review plans, specifications, responses to requests for information (RFIs), and approved submittals to verify materials and construction are in compliance with the contract; - Document dates of material deliveries and verify delivered materials are in accordance with approved submittals; - Observe workers, equipment, materials, and work progress for work performed under time and materials change orders and document the progress of work for schedule updates and applications for payment; - Assist with review of change orders and document deficient work and verify its correction; - Assist with preparation of the punch list and confirm the work to close punch list items is completed; - Document the work with daily reports of work performed, labor and equipment used, and material installed, and include in the daily reports date and time stamped photographs; - Observe storm water pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs) for installation and maintenance compliance with approved water pollution prevention documents; - For work in the right-of-way, confirm traffic control setups are in conformance with the approved traffic control permits; and provide public relations if required by the public agency for whom the work is being performed. **Qualifications & Experience:** - 10 or more years of total experience inspecting and/or constructing pipelines, structures, grading, underground utilities, landscaping and irrigation - Must have valid driver's license and personal vehicle **Key Skills / Attributes** - 10 or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training (Optional) - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams - Basic understanding of schedules, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with construction and inspection activities on small to large civil public works improvement projects, including parks. - Construction experience working with General Engineering Contractors Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $96,000 - $130,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-RT4 #Resilience-NA #Water-NA