OurBay Area Regional Water/Wastewater Construction Management Teamhas an opportunity for a talented civil constructionInspector. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Inspector

As our Inspector, you will be part of Psomas' Construction Management (CM) Group, while supporting specific assignments for the Bay Area Regional CM Team. This team specializes in managing the construction of heavy civil, public works infrastructure projects - primarily upgrades and expansions to wastewater/water treatment plants and associated facilities, recycled water facilities, pipelines, and pump stations. You may observe and inspect a combination of civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural elements. As our Inspector, you observe and document the daily construction to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes while adhering to safety practices; understanding client goals; establishing and maintaining effective client relationships; and helping develop others on the team. Our Inspectors work in the field on project sites, therefore candidates must reside locally and/or be able to make the daily commute.

This opening is for an assignment located in Union City and/or Sunnyvale, CA. You may observe and inspect a combination of civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural elements. It is a full-time role with occasional night and weekend work. Both locations consist of multiple projects over the next several years, plus opportunity for future backlog.

Responsibility Highlights for our Inspector

• Prepare and maintain daily reports, including taking photos and taking measurements, calculations, computation of quantities, and review the contractor's schedule progress
• Coordinate activities with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies and support labor compliance efforts
• Observe and document hydrostatic pressure testing, megger testing, equipment functionality testing and programming and/or input/output (IO) testing
• Coordinate field special inspections for material sampling and testing and coordinate with the contractor for planning and scheduling required inspections
• Inform team of possible changed conditions and track/oversee force account work
• Review and provide input on potential change order issues, track and record disputed work, and/or change order work
• Review contractor stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and report per local jurisdiction requirements
• Assist with monthly pay estimates, measure and record pay quantities

Minimum Qualifications to be our Inspector

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 5+ years of relevant experience inspecting public works for local agencies, municipalities, and utilities and/or a background that includes general civil infrastructure, public works, and/or underground construction
• Knowledge of the construction process and the ability to read, understand, and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications and ability to exercise independent judgement in day-to-day interpretation of standards and specifications
• Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills including fluency with Microsoft programs and construction management software
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision and manage deadlines
• Ability to work on an active construction site, including walking over uneven terrain, climbing ladders, crawling, stooping and entering confined spaces, being outdoors in inclement weather, wearing proper safety equipment, and practicing industry safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications for our Inspector

• Associates Degree, Construction/Project Management certifications, and/or relevant certifications
• International Code Council (ICC) certifications and training and/or American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Public Infr structure Inspector (CPII)

Highlighted Benefits for our Inspector

Enjoy an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• Competitive compensation. Prevailing Wage for Northern California is $56.27/hour. General prevailing wage determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code part 7, chapter 1, article 2, sections 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 for commercial building, highway, heavy construction and dredging projects.
• 8 Paid Holidays and 3 Weeks of PTO
• Career pathing, training + professional development

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years,Psomasis proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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