Our Municipal Practice has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Engineer/Inspector to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to work with and be mentored by a team of national experts on technically challenging and innovate remedies. Initially, this position will be based at a Client site in Nashville, TN for the next three years, and will then transition to supporting other engineering teams based out of Client sites or our Nashville, TN and/or other BC offices.

The initial assignment will require interaction with representatives of the Client’s implementation team including clients, regulatory agencies, construction managers, and contractors. The successful candidate will need to be able to prepare, understand and interpret design documents (technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.), produce daily field documentation such as reports, be able to communicate to the design team, conduct and document field changes to the design documents, work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary project team, manage change, be able to perform field work such as construction inspections, and interface with the BC design team, field crews and clients as needed. Travel and extended in-field assignments are required.

During construction down times and project transitions, this individual will be engaged to work on a broad spectrum of projects that include office and/or field assignments to support site inspections, report development, designs, permitting, or other construction-related tasks.

Detailed Description:

Duties include:

• Provide onsite Resident Inspection services for Water Reclamation Facility construction projects.
• Collaborate with a Construction Manager to inspect construction work, address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from other Construction Inspectors; report issues to Client.
• Inspect and document construction projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare and review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability
• Generate project correspondence, including daily reports, and responses to Contractor correspondence in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey the Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Review and analyze Contractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedule; address deficiencies.
• Oversee onsite construction to monitor compliance with design documents, building and safety regulations along with quality construction standards and techniques.
• Be familiar with the project plans and specifications for enforcement of their requirements.
• Coordinate and resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies and the affected public.
• Prepare daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders.
• Lead and / or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnel.
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentation.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule and quality.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of related experience performing construction inspection, and facility start-up; 6-10 years of experience preferred.
• BS degree preferable, in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Candidates without an engineering degree but possessing significant construction management experience will be considered as well.
• Construction background highly preferred as well as having worked in a resident/field/quality assurance oversight capacity on projects that involved water and wastewater treatment and construction.
• Experience with various water treatment technologies and their components.
• Possess 10-hour OSHA certification with current refresher or have the ability to take and pass the training.

• Strong organizational and technical skills required.

• Strong verbal and written (technical writing) communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to provide design\consultation in specialized areas, make decisions and solve problems.
• Knowledge of construction processes, means and methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities.

• Ability to work for short periods of time in hot and cold weather (occasionally extreme conditions).
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, safety vests, respirators, etc.
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations.
• Ability to walk around sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.

• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 ft) to access structures for visual inspection.
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $85,000 - $116,000

Location B: $94,000 - $128,000

Location C: $102,000 - $140,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
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