Construction Inspector - Water + Environment Market (Finance)

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.

Our Nashville, TN, office has an opening for a Construction Inspector with some experience to work on projects related to water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects. Our team of project professionals will provide you with support and flexibility, allowing you to produce high-quality work while maintaining a work-life balance. Our projects are engaging, challenging, and have a significant impact on the communities we serve. Come join us!

Responsibilities:

• 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 equipment installation.
• 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 drawings 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 8 years of experience in construction/inspection on a variety of municipal projects or an Associate's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in sanitary sewer rehabilitation construction methods and water/wastewater facilities construction, including MH rehab, CIPP, CCTV assessment, pump stations, sanitary sewer piping, and water main replacement is a plus.
• 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 to visit various job sites.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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