Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee

Job Description

Dewberry is hiring a SkillBridge exclusive Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee to work on projects around our Parsippany, NJ office. The position will perform a variety of field work and construction inspection related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects in the New York Metropolitan area including Hudson, Rockland and Westchester Counties. The Inspector will perform such tasks as construction inspection, collecting field data needed to progress pay applications, establishing quantity and cost estimates. Inspector must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Onsite Monitoring: Oversee contractor operations to ensure adherence to plans, contract terms, and specifications, leveraging skills in attention to detail and compliance.
• Diverse Inspections: Conduct inspections across structural, mechanical, electrical, and site improvements, coordinating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Field Sketches and Reports: Create detailed field sketches and complete Survey 123 forms, ensuring accurate data capture and utilizing online tools for documentation (e.g., Blue Beam).
• Active Participation in Meetings: Engage in pre-construction meetings, weekly progress updates, and post-construction debriefs.
• Effective Communication: Relay construction progress, schedule changes, and issues to contractors, clients, and construction managers, ensuring that all parties are informed.
• Field Data Logging: Accurately log all material installations and field testing activities (e.g., pressure testing, water main sampling), producing daily inspection reports as needed.
• Collaboration with Management: Work alongside construction management in material quantity checks, pay applications, and justifications for change orders, enhancing collaborative skills.
• Materials Testing Oversight: Document and oversee testing activities such as soil compaction and concrete field tests.
• Safety Compliance: Advise contractors on safety procedures and recommend improvements, reinforcing the commitment to safety standards.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Enrolled in SkillBridge program required.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred but not required.
• Timeliness: Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently within project timelines.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, coworkers, contractors, and agency staff.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications, along with performing quantity and engineering computations.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of outdoor work in varying weather conditions and terrains; ability to lift 50 lbs and engage in repetitive physical activities.
• Driving Requirement: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is essential for this position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $25-$35 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

Possible titles across various branches that could translate well for this role include:

Army

• Construction Engineering Supervisor
• Horizontal Construction Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Utilities Equipment Repairer

Navy

• Utilitiesman
• Construction Mechanic
• Civil Engineer Technician
• Seabee (Construction Battalion)

Air Force

• Civil Engineer
• Environmental Engineering Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Construction Manager

Marine Corps

• Combat Engineer
• Construction Battalion Personnel
• Engineering Operations Specialist
• Facilities Maintenance Technician

Coast Guard

• Port Engineering Technician
• Environmental Protection Specialist
• Civil Engineering Technician