Construction Inspector 2

Company Summary

The SJRA is a public entity whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Its primary purpose is to implement long-term, regional projects related to water supply and water quality. SJRA delivers raw water to both municipal and industrial consumers and provides water treatment and wastewater services through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure including reservoirs, groundwater wells, surface water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and miles of open channel and conveyance systems.

Position Summary

The San Jacinto River Authority is looking to fill the position of Construction Inspector for the Technical Services Department based in Conroe, Texas. Primary responsibilities include:

- Reads and interprets construction contracts, drawings, specifications and other project related documentation to effectively inspect, observe and report on contractor activities and to verify that the work is compliant; informs contractors and/or applicable managers of any deviations in compliance with contract documents or failure to rectify work.

- Maintains accurate, up-to-date and factual daily log describing the activities and the work of the General Construction Contractor and/or their subcontractor, including conversations (phone calls, in person, etc.); prepares and submits related daily reports.

- Utilizes and maintains the paper and electronic SJRA document control systems, using the SJRA standard approved document control numbering/coding system.

- Maintains project record files; prepares deficiency reports and follows up to ensure correction.

- Provides oversight on multiple, simultaneous projects; observes and reports on issues impacting the work or the progress of the work. Coordinates with the contractor on daily and weekly schedule tasks in the field and reports any delayed tasks to the Construction Manager. Advises contractor and reports non-compliant work or materials to the Construction Manager.

- Reviews, verifies, and recommends the quantities contained in the Contractor’s monthly application for payment request and makes recommendations to the Construction Manager regarding payment of monthly application, Partial Substantial Completion, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion requests for payment; ensures timely Contractor submittal and Owner payment.

- Attends and participates with the Contractor in all routine meetings and inspections as set forth in the Contract Documents and special meetings when requested; assists in responding to impacts and concerns of construction on the local community.

- Coordinates the activities of the Construction Material Testing Laboratory Consultant as necessary; reviews and comments on invoices of the Material Testing Laboratory Consultant and makes recommendations for payment.

- Promptly reports to the Construction Manager the occurrence of any accident; prepares and submits detailed incident reports within standard notification requirements.

- Coordinates activities of the Contractor and SJRA operations division staff for training program developed by Contractor, ensuring that scheduled training fits within the clients' (Operating Division) schedule; ensures compliance with approved training program and that the Contractor's training satisfies the requirements of the contract.

- Coordinates and works to ensure contract-required spare parts are transmitted to the SJRA operating division.

- Assists the Construction Manager(s) to resolve construction project related issues.

- Operates SJRA company vehicles to drive from designated office complex to project sites within all of the operational divisions.

Benefits:

SJRA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

- health

- dental

- vision

- life insurance

- tuition assistance

- paid time off.

- retirement saving plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee’s contribution.

Requirements:

- A high school diploma or equivalent with five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

- Experience providing inspections on projects for utilities including wastewater treatment plants, sanitary sewer lift stations, water treatment plants, booster pump stations, water storage tanks, and underground piping systems, as well as raw water projects including canals, levees, and dams.

- Basic familiarity with a broad spectrum of materials, methods, and processes used in the construction of utility and raw water projects.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project. Familiarity with utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and/or Procore is a plus.

- An ACI and/or ICC certification is preferred.

- Valid Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record is required.