Part Time Construction Inspection Manager
3 days ago
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: VP of Engineering & Distribution
LOCATION: Central Facility
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, (Some flexibility on hours)
Position Summary:
The Construction Inspection Manager is responsible for providing advanced, independent on-site oversight and coordination of capital improvement and infrastructure projects throughout the Northern Kentucky Water District. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with NKWD standards, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and approved plans.
Serving as the District's senior field representative, this position coordinates multiple concurrent construction projects, exercises independent professional judgement in resolving field issues, and supports Engineering leadership through risk identification, change coordination, and contractor performance monitoring to ensure successful project delivery with minimal service disruption to customers.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Construction Oversight & Inspection
- Provide on-site project inspection management for Northern Kentucky Water District water treatment plant, pump station, and other vertical facility construction projects.
- Ensure all work complies with approved plans, specifications, and NKWD standards.
- Document daily field activities, progress photos, quantities, and any deviations from plans.
- Manage all aspects of vertical facility project inspection management from pre-construction meetings through project completion including adherence to project plans and specifications, negotiating change orders for approval utilizing the District's delegation of authority guidelines and completing daily inspection reports, project documentation and other related activities.
- Conduct walkthroughs for substantial and final completion; assist with punch list documentation.
- Coordinate inspection activities across multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing field coverage based on project risk, schedule, and service impact.
- Serve as the District's authorized on-site representative for interpretation of plans, specifications, and construction sequencing issues.
- Serve as the primary field contact between NKWD Engineering, Operations, and contractors.
- Report unsafe work practices or non-compliance immediately to project leadership.
- Coordinate with internal staff on planned shutdowns, coordination with other utilities, onsite traffic control, and internal and external customer notifications.
- Verify restoration, utility coordination, on site and external traffic maintenance, and site cleanup are performed to required standards.
- Assist in resolving field conflicts or unforeseen conditions and provide input on change requests.
- Exercise independent judgement to resolve routine issues and escalate complex or high-risk matters with recommended solutions.
- Review, document, and coordinate change order requests in accordance with District delegation of authority guidelines, providing recommendations to Engineering leadership.
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and professionalism and communicate trends or concerns to support corrective action and future procurement decisions.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, redlines, and inspection logs for all assigned projects.
- Update as-built records and markups to support final drawing preparation.
- Track contractor progress and communicate issues or delays to the appropriate manager promptly.
- Prepare summary updates and project status reports highlighting risks, delays, compliance issues, and recommended actions for Engineering leadership.
- Interact professionally with property owners, residents, and businesses affected by construction.
- Communicate courteously about access, restoration, and temporary water service interruptions.
- Respond to public or contractor inquiries in the field and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Represent the District professionally during site visits involving consultants, regulatory agencies, or auditors.
- Monitor field safety conditions and ensure adherence to NKWD and OSHA standards.
- Confirm that contractors maintain required traffic control and jobsite signage.
- Participate in safety briefings or jobsite inspections as assigned.
- Identify and communicate safety, environmental, or compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
- High School diploma or GED required; technical coursework in construction management or civil engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in water utility, heavy/civil, or municipal infrastructure construction.
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and document management systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
- Customer service-oriented with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and standard details.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and make field decisions within established authority.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job primarily operates in the field with periodic time in a climate-controlled office environment. Work is regularly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to construction noise, traffic, dust, uneven terrain, and other field hazards typical of utility construction sites.
This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing in and out of excavations or construction areas. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain situational awareness around heavy equipment and active work zones.
Auditory and visual acuity are required to safely observe field work, communicate with contractors, and interpret written plans, specifications, and instructions. Regular travel within the NKWD service area is required to visit project sites and facilities.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Featured Benefits:
Paid Time Off • Paid Sick Time • 10 Paid Holidays (includes birthday) • Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Pension program through Kentucky Public Pension Authority • Short- and Long-Term Disability • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program • Flexible Work Schedule • Hybrid Work Options (some positions) • Tuition Reimbursement
The Northern Kentucky Water District employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity, as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Pay Range: $48.70 per hour
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