Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.
We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Serving those who serve.
United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.
Accountability
The Capital Project Inspector I may be asked by contractors for interpretations or variances not consistent with Company Standards; as such, this individual must meet all requirements on the Company’s Code of Conduct, including consistently promoting a professional image of the Company at all times.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Ensures that all assigned construction projects are completed in accordance with the Construction Issued Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Construction Drawings, and Approved Material List
• Assists with ensuring that assigned construction projects are properly inspected, including adherence with safe working practices and referencing OSHA and Installation Design Guide (IDG)
• Ensures the construction activities are in compliance with project permit requirements
• Prepares Daily Inspection Reports for each assigned project. As applicable, prepares project field reports and end of project Sub-contractor Performance Assessment Reports (SPARS) for supervisory review
• Updates daily progress on working set of construction drawings (as-builts) for each assigned project
• Prepares recommendations to supervisor for project scope changes that will result in a cost and/or schedule impact
• Assists as requested with completing “field checks” on preliminary plans to ensure accuracy and completeness of design
• Assists in verification of quantities installed per pay application submitted by the Contractor
• Documents project pre-construction site conditions, including video or photo logs, as part of preliminary process or as directed by supervisor prior to start of construction
• Under direct supervision, performs construction punch list inspections with subcontractors
• Interfaces with base personnel on safety matters, questions and/or comments. Inform supervisor of any concerns that base personnel have and document in Daily Inspection Reports
• Promotes goodwill in all dealings with company affiliates, developers, contractors, vendors, local governmental agencies, and the public-at-large
• Reviews project Risk Management reports, providing input and ensure field adherence with completed reports
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ensure that all assigned project construction is correctly installed per applicable state and federal environmental regulations; project sites are compliant with OSHA standards and the ASUS Health and Safety Plan, and risks mitigated to prevent non-compliance with either
• Works under direct supervision
The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies including physical requirements associated with this job.
Minimum Position Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of water distribution and/or wastewater collection installation or related construction work or inspection strongly preferred
• Must obtain entry-level water distribution and waste water collections certifications for the state where employed or certified inspection certification to be approved by hiring Manager (i.e. APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector) within first year of employment
• Must be OSHA 30-hour construction qualified at time of hire or complete the course within six (6) months of hire. Continuous education requirements in either environmental and/or safety outside of ASUS required annual refreshers of 8 hours per year
• Must complete all required competent person training within first six months of employment
• Must be able to read and identify construction symbols and edit plans
• Must possess the demonstrated analytical ability to determine change in scope of work from original scope of work
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of report writing style and format
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write English; grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation required
• Proficient in the use of computerized office equipment and programs (e.g. MS Office, , MS Windows, Adobe products) required
• Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of basic mathematics as required for validation of installed materials and related construction activities
• Must possess a working knowledge of applicable safety best management practices as required for water and wastewater construction projects and activities
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed
• Must take and pass Federal OSHA and/or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory
• Must take respirator FIT testing, compliance is mandatory
Qualities Of a Successful Capital Project Inspector
• Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
• Demonstrates strong levels of accountability and ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid presentation skills
• Collaborative/Team oriented
• Exhibits professionalism with internal and external contacts
• Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• High degree of initiative; self-starter
Physical Requirements May Include
• Work in Confined Spaces
• Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Lift and carry loads up to 50 lbs
• Climb inspection ladders and perform work up to the limits of elevated water storage tanks
• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching handling, grasping, fine dexterity, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision including color determination, hearing, foot & hand controlS.
Benefits
Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
Compensation Information
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.
U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.
The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.
Andrews AFB, MD
Full-time
