Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Construction Inspector / Construction Manager with Water / Wastewater experience to join our Water Division team in Columbus, OH.
The initial project assignment will be leading the construction phase of a digester improvements project at the City of Coshocton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Coshocton, OH. The scope of work for this project consists of demo and replacement of existing digester equipment including tank covers, sludge heaters, gas piping and associated valves, and sludge transfer pump; installation of a new dewatering building; installation of a new rotary press and polymer system; associated electrical and instrumentation modifications; and additional site improvements. The construction schedule is approximately 2 years from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion. The Construction Inspector will be required to be onsite for a majority of the construction duration while also overseeing all construction management related tasks.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our Construction Services team in Central Ohio with support from one of the leading municipal consulting firms in the country. The Construction Inspector / Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their experience and technical knowledge of water/wastewater construction, construction inspection, construction field management, QA / QC, and report documentation. This position will also serve as the focal point of all communication and coordination between the General Contractor, the Owner, and the Engineer.
Role accountabilities:This role monitors performance of contractors, overall site safety, subcontractors, and suppliers. Relays any issues related to these to clients, including any changes or deviations from plan, on a regular basis. It also observes and inspects wastewater pump station construction work performed by contractors, performs punch list inspections, reviews drawings and specifications and other technical documents, prepares detailed daily activity and progress reports and participates in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews. Additional duties include:
- Maintains quality assurance requirements and monitors code compliance issues.
- Inspects and determines deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents; clearly and professionally informs the contractor of required corrections.
- Regularly attends and participates in construction meetings, safety meetings/updates and project site coordination meetings.
- Monitors and documents contractor resource utilization (labor, materials, and equipment) for field changes, and time and material work and assists with negotiation of basic field construction changes.
- Utilizes knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure success of project delivery while maintaining Arcadis' standards and specifications.
- Uses both their oral and written communication skills to effectively lead and conduct progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, contractor, local agencies, and the community.
- Recommends improvements to save project costs and/or shorten project schedules.
- Reviews and processes contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
- Other responsibilities will include acting as liaison to design staff to obtain field information to answer design questions through contractor RFIs.
Required Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with 2+ years of water / wastewater facilities experience or similar experience.
- Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.
Key Skills and Abilities:10 or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training. Experience with the MS Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams). Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 Professional Project Management and/or Microsoft Project. Experience managing construction budgets and schedules, cost estimating, and change order negotiation. Experience with various construction document management software.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.
- Client experience and knowledge in the greater Columbus area.
- Active participation in a regional or national professional association.
- Construction-related credentials, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
- PE or FE with intent to earn PE.
- Inspection certifications, such as for AWS/CWI, ICC, ACI, and/or NACE
- Confined Space Entry Training
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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