Construction Inspector - Southeastern PA/Philadelphia

Our Philadelphia, PA office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Inspector to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to meaningfully engage on significant construction projects in the Philadelphia region.  For the right candidate, the position will offer opportunities to grow in a team environment, delivering on complex infrastructure construction. This position will be based at a Client site in Philadelphia, PA and occasionally in the Brown and Caldwell office in Philadelphia, PA.

The Construction Inspector reviews and documents daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. This role conducts site inspections, prepares comprehensive reports, and coordinates with project stakeholders to resolve field issues. This role provides project support by evaluating change orders, payment applications, and maintaining accurate records of work progress and contract modifications. The role applies fully developed skills to a broad range of projects with limited supervision, applying independent judgement to decisions within a designated scope. 

Responsibilities 

• Review construction work progress daily.  
• Perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits 
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders 
• Maintain inspection documentation records utilizing varied construction information management systems 
• Assist with evaluating and negotiating change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. May include independent verification of pay quantities.
• Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes 
• Perform commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities 
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation. 
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability 
• Proactively identify risks and handle management, mitigation, and solving project problems. 
• Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public. 
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship 

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards 
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contractual documents 
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and fellow staff members. 
• Solid knowledge of safety requirements 
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff. 
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities 

Experience 

• Typically, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or related field is required. 
• Previous construction experience 

Education 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

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: $71,000 - $96,000
Location B: $78,000 - $106,000
Location C: $85,000 - $115,000

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 services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 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 

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.  

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Salary : $71,000 - $115,000