The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Inspector for transportation and water construction projects in North Dakota. This includes bridges, dams, and highways. As part of the Construction Monitoring team, the Construction Inspector will be responsible for observation, monitoring, and documentation of the work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews, coordinating, and overseeing daily work tasks for a diverse team of field inspectors.

What You'll Do

The Construction Inspector will report directly to an Ulteig resource manager, as well as to the Construction Monitoring Manager of all assigned projects. The incumbent will be part of a team that inspects and documents utility, large-scale transportation and water related construction projects, in accordance with the owner’s requirements and contract documents and assists the Construction Monitoring Manager in on-site resolution of construction related issues as they are identified. This will require coordination with construction monitoring and project management teams as needed. This position is field-based and may require extended travel.

• Observe construction of municipal or DOT roads including asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, bridges, storm and sanitary pipe, waterline pipe, curb and gutter, dry utility installation, and signal inspection.
• Track and report project / construction progress and status
• Work closely with owner, project management team, contractor management team, owner’s engineers and utilities
• Ensure adherence to Safety policies
• Ensure adherence to client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Update "as built" drawings
• Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
• Implement of basic layout, and field measurements
• Assist project staff in their duties including change orders and pay item tracking

What We Expect from You

• 4-8 years of related construction inspection experience preferred
• Two Year Technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with DOT and/or Municipalities
• Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
• Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts preferred
• Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera and Procore
• Familiarity with GIS database systems and applications preferred
• Strong math skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal/written communications
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors and others on and off the job site
• Ability to work approximately 90% in the field, nights, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

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