Construction Inspector - Water + Environment Market
Nashville, TN  / Memphis, TN 
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Posted 25 days ago
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We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Gresham Smith's water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure and emerging technologies to address clients' present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving.

This role is for a project in the Chatanooga, TN area

Responsibilities:

  • Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports.
  • Typical duties include observation of daily construction work including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, underground piping both process and plumbing, above ground process and plumbing as well as equipment installation.
  • Interpret project drawings, observe construction work in progress, and check compliance with specifications, contract drawings, and approved submittals/shop drawings.
  • Refer deviations from plans and specifications to management.
  • You may also take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with requests for information (RFI's), and other related activities.
  • General knowledge of construction techniques, design, and shop drawings comprehension of moderate complexity is required.
  • The ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions is acceptable.
  • Familiarity with the use of a computer and general software for reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma (GED) with 10+ years of experience in construction/inspection on a variety of municipal projects or Associates Degree with 8+ years of experience.
  • Experience in sanitary sewer rehabilitation construction methods and water/wastewater facilities construction, including MH rehab, CIPP, CCTV assessment, pump stations, sanitary sewer piping, and water main replacement a plus.
  • Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements. Such certifications could include concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, environmental and hazardous materials training, etc.
  • Physical demands: Frequently required to walk (including walking in rough terrain outdoors), stand, sit, use hands to operate, handle objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to talk, see and hear, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Frequently required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally over 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wanting assistance to perform these essential functions.
  • Work Environment: Field - outdoors; exposed to environmental elements to include humidity, dust, noise, various temperatures; work in various high traffic areas.
  • Use of personal protective equipment required and provided by the firm.

*Your application will be reviewed by our team and contacted when we have an opening that best fits your qualifications.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH'S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt.






Gresham, Smith and Partners is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
10+ years
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