Water and Wastewater Construction Inspector

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking Senior Construction Inspector to work on major infrastructure projects primarily within 60-mile radius of the Portland Metropolitan public agencies on our current projects with solid construction schedules from 3 to 14 years long. The Senior Construction Inspector will provide construction oversight on large-scale public works projects, focusing on civil; structural; mechanical; and electrical components for major water and wastewater facilities and conveyance systems. KJ will assist you in relocation costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily onsite oversight of contractor activities under the supervision of the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer.
• Perform daily field inspections to ensure installations, repairs, and replacements of mechanical/electrical/structural/civil components within water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance systems.
• Provide field inspections to ensure construction components comply with contract requirements, safety standards, and applicable permits.
• Prepare daily written reports detailing work progress, labor, equipment, and force accounts.
• Track contractor's schedule compliance, specifically related to project milestones.
• Initiate written/verbal communication between project stakeholders regarding all activities.
• Coordinate meetings with contractors, clients, and staff to address work progress.
• Conduct quality control inspections of electrical/mechanical systems, wiring, and control installations as well as quality control inspections during commissioning and training of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Actively participate in problem solving regarding construction work on complex projects.

Qualifications:

• 10-20 years of experience in inspection of structural; mechanical; electrical; and civil components within water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance systems to include but not limited to new and renovation of concrete/masonry/steel structures; pumps; boilers; digester and propane gas systems; heat recovery system; building cranes; sliding gates; HVAC; Variable frequency drives; fans; process and cooling pipe systems; switchgears; transformers; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) batteries; washer/classifier; grit system components and piping;  fire alarm systems; and heaters.
• Experience in water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, water or wastewater treatment plants, and similar systems related to municipal infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience working on City of Portland metropolitan agencies projects is a plus.
• Certifications related to safety and trenchless applications are a plus.

This position requires that you are onsite full time Monday-Friday. Must be able to work in a construction environment with limited amenities. 

Hourly Pay Rate for this position is anticipated to be $50-$80.00 per hour, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority and familiarity with water/wastewater facilities.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

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