Job Description

Job Summary

This is an entry level position that serves as a construction inspector typically assigned to less complex smaller construction projects; basic civil works, underground pipelines, pumping stations, and plants. Duties may include project controls administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Anticipates and prepares accordingly for daily and upcoming construction activities .
• Performs minor drawing and specification research as directed .
• Reviews and adheres to the contractor's project schedule .
• With direction interprets contract documents for QA/QC .
• Calculates quantities with direction .
• Performs administrative duties related to project controls in the absence of admin staff .
• Inspects basic construction activities with little direction .
• Documents field observations .
• Resolves construction issues in the field peer-to-peer .
• Observes Black and Veatch's safety policies .
• Assists in determining %-completes for pay applications 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• High School or equivalent preferred 
• 2+ years of field experience desired 
• Construction-related discipline degree or craft apprenticeship preferred  

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

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