Civil Infrastructure Inspector

Woolpert
Harrisburg, PA
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Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with construction inspection experience and technical knowledge in civil engineering working in infrastructure projects in Harrisburg, PA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior construction inspection experience and a background in civil engineering practices
    — “3+ years of construction inspection experience”
  • Professionals who can manage inspections and interpret construction documents independently
    — “Strong knowledge at reviewing and interpreting construction documents”
  • Individuals with a valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site for extended periods
    — “Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship offered, requiring current work authorization in the U.S.
    — “Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located”
  • Certifications like OSHA and DOT are either required or must be obtained promptly
    — “10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with quality control and compliance procedures in your resume
    — “Good ability at performing quality control reviews”
  • Demonstrate your ability to write accurate and detailed daily reports
    — “Good daily report writing and accurate quantity tracking ability”
  • Showcase your knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety protocols during interviews
    — “Good knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods and materials”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve minor issues through coordination with teams
    — “Capable of resolving minor issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing inspections of construction projects
  • reviewing and interpreting construction documents
Typical background
3+ years of construction inspection experienceAssociate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementQuality ControlConstruction InspectionEngineering Practices

Preferred

Autocad Civil 3DDOT Certifications

Stack & domain

MS OfficeWordExcelAutocad Civil 3DDOT CertificationsAbility To Deal Effectively With People At All LevelsGood Communication Skills With Clients And Staff10 Hour OSHA Construction CertificateCivil EngineeringConstruction ManagementInfrastructureMunicipalVertical Construction

About the role

Original posting from Woolpert via Greenhouse

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Construction Inspector to join our dynamic Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) team. The Construction Inspector assists in the construction of public and private Infrastructure projects. The Construction Inspector works with other Construction Managers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, Practice Leader, and Market directors for civil engineering projects for the Aviation, Water, and Transportation Markets.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Increasing responsibilities to perform construction management duties

Good ability at analyzing and programs independently

Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria

Applies an increased amount of professional judgment and discretion

Must consistently apply Woolpert procedures

Good ability at performing quality control reviews and assists with quality assurance procedures within areas of expertise

Manage the inspections of construction projects and materials for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications

Good knowledge at ensuring inspections are completed according to contract protocols.

Strong knowledge at reviewing and interpreting construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications

Capable of resolving minor issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Communicate with contractors if test failures occur.

Manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity.

Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Produce daily and weekly reports

What You Will Bring:

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field and/or 3+ years of construction inspection experience

Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel.

Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels

Good knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods and materials

Good knowledge of contract administration and pay estimates

Good knowledge of soil analysis, materials, compaction, and density tests

Thorough knowledge of engineering practices including experience on infrastructure, municipal or vertical construction projects.

Familiarity with construction observation reporting and procedures.

Good daily report writing and accurate quantity tracking ability.

Good communication skills with clients and staff.

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain.

Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites as well as comply with applicable safety codes and requirements.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.

DOT Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner

Material Testing Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner

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Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$31.63—$47.50 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Source: Woolpert careers (Greenhouse)

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