Construction Inspector / Resident Project Representative

Construction Inspector / Resident Project Representative

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a qualified and experienced Construction Inspector / Resident Project Representative to join our team on a full-time basis to support the construction and rehabilitation/expansion of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure in the northern Virginia/D.C. Metro area. We work on a diverse range of projects for municipal, industrial, private, and federal clients in the water and wastewater industries, and our clients can expect the highest level of service and expertise from us. As a Construction Inspector, you will observe construction, and perform coordination, documentation, and inspection activities for various water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and pipeline projects. This position reports to our Fairfax, VA office, and travel within the area is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as Hazen’s Resident Project Representative and conduct on-site observations during construction of water/wastewater facility projects.
• Coordinate, communicate and maintain effective working relationships with multi-discipline Hazen teams, owner, contractor, and third-party inspection/testing firms.
• Review and interpret project specifications and drawings to inspect the work.
• Perform completeness, biddability, and constructability reviews on design and bidding documents.
• Manage and prepare daily reports, verify material quantities, review payment applications, and prepare project correspondence/reports.
• Keep detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as built drawings.
• Attend project meetings and discuss construction progress and inspections.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction, construction observation, and facility start-up experience.
• B.S. or Associate degree in a Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, and/or Building/Construction Science preferred. Candidates with significant construction management experience will be considered as well.
• Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and construction materials testing.
• Working knowledge soil compaction methods and concrete handling, placing, curing and sampling techniques.
• Ability to easily move around active construction site safely and effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the municipal water and wastewater or similar industry.
• Willing to travel and stay local to projects as needed.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.