Construction Inspector Water & Wastewater

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

Who are we are looking for?

Our Southeast Water team in the DC Metro area (Bowie, MD or Chantilly, VA) is looking for a Construction Inspector with expertise in water and wastewater facility and pipeline construction. You’ll play a vital role in overseeing medium to large-scale projects such as water distribution lines, gravity sewer lines, pump stations, and treatment plants. As the on-site representative, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between the construction manager, Owner, and Contractor, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. From coordinating weekly meetings and third-party materials testing to managing redline drawings and construction documentation, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to shape essential infrastructure while working closely with client operations and project stakeholders. If you're passionate about fieldwork, collaboration, and delivering excellence in water infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out simple product development or engineering tasks, such as gathering data or preparing documents. Involves following established procedures.
• Solutions Analysis: Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.
• Project Management: Support project managers by performing simple tasks. Involves following established procedures.
• Testing: Perform a broad range of tests requiring detailed assessment, measurement, and judgment.
• Equipment Installation: Carry out standard installation activities under detailed guidance. Troubleshoot basic technical or operational problems by applying previously defined solutions.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Extract relevant data from information provided by others, and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.
• Insights and Reporting: Extract simple/automatic data in various forms (graphs, charts, etc.) to include in reports.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Organize own work schedule in order to get the job done, coordinating with support services and assigning short-term tasks to others if necessary

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma / GED; degrees, certifications, and other documented training and education is a plus.
• 8-15 years of experience in general contracting, construction inspection and/or construction management, with a focus on water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Experience with reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.
• Familiar with the current standards and specifications for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control.
• Familiar with various construction means and methods of pipeline identification, tracing, pressure testing, and installation procedures.
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors and demonstrated effective communication with clients, Owners and Contractors.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use multiple platforms and devices for documentation and communication, such as MS Word, Excel, and Teams and tablets, cameras, and mobile devices.
• Able and willing to work in the field 90-100% of the time.

Salary Range: $26.00-$44.50 based on experience

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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