Construction Inspector

Gresham Smith’s water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure, and emerging technologies to address clients’ present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving. Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.*This project will be working on-site in Chattanooga, TNResponsibilities:Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports. Typical duties include observation of daily construction work, including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, underground piping, both process and plumbing, above-ground process and plumbing, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment installation and start-up. Interpret project drawings, observe construction work in progress, and check compliance with specifications, contract drawings, and approved submittals/shop drawings. Refer deviations from plans and specifications to management. You may also take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with requests for information (RFI's), and other related activities. General knowledge of construction techniques, design, and shop drawing comprehension of moderate complexity is required. The ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions is acceptable. Familiarity with the use of a computer and general software for reporting. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma (GED) with 5+ years of experience in construction/inspection on a variety of municipal projects; Associate's Degree with 3+ years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field with 2+ years of experience. Experience in water/wastewater facilities construction, including earthwork and grading, erosion prevention and sediment control, roadways and driveways, cast-in-place (CIP) and precast concrete, mechanical and electrical equipment installation (i.e., pumps, motors, generators), buried sanitary sewer piping, and masonry building construction. Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements. Such certifications could include concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, environmental, and hazardous materials training, etc. Physical demands: Frequently required to walk (including walking in rough terrain outdoors), stand, sit, use hands to operate, and handle objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to talk, see, hear, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Frequently required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally over 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wanting assistance to perform these essential functions. Work Environment: Field – outdoors; exposed to environmental elements including humidity, dust, noise, and various temperatures; work in various high-traffic areas. Use of personal protective equipment is required and provided by the firm. Valid Driver's license Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH’S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. xhmxlyz For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.