Water Resources Construction Inspector

Actalent • Portage, IN • 1d ago

Job Title: Resident Project Representative/Construction Inspector

Interested in this role? Apply directly today to Chaney Cornell at chcornell@actalentservices. com for immediate consideration

interviews being conducted this week

Job Description

The Resident Project Representative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of construction and rehabilitation projects related to municipal water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. This position involves conducting on-site observations to monitor progress and quality of work in accordance with contract documents. Additionally, the role serves as the engineer's liaison with the contractor and requires maintaining adequate records, including a daily logbook and a set of drawings on which authorized changes are noted. Reviewing the contractor's application for payment is also part of this role.

Responsibilities

Remain on the job site for the entirety of the project's construction.

Maintain detailed reports as required of the progress of the work and of the contractor's compliance with the progress schedule.

Review progress schedules, shop drawings, sample submittals, schedules of values, and other submittals prepared by the contractor.

Attend meetings with the contractor, such as preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, job conferences, and others.

Comply with site safety programs.

Assist the engineer in serving as the owner's liaison with the contractor and obtaining additional details or information as required.

Review applications for payment with the contractor for compliance with the established procedure for submission.

Forward recommendations to the assigned engineer.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Construction inspection experience on water and wastewater construction projects, including potable water line installation, sewer installation, pump station, lift station, and treatment plant construction projects.

Ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

Excellent computer skills - proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and stay overnight for projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in construction inspection or RPR work for potable water line installation/construction, sanitary sewer line installation/construction, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and lift stations.

Knowledge of testing methods for water/sewer pipe installations, including pressure testing, air testing, hydrostatic testing, disinfection testing, vacuum testing, and mandrel testing.

Work EnvironmentThis role requires frequent travel, often involving overnight stays in hotels, with projects located throughout the State of Indiana. Candidates must be comfortable with staying away from home and will be reimbursed for mileage. If the project site is over 90 minutes away, accommodations such as hotels or apartments will be provided. The position involves working standard construction hours (7 AM - 4 PM), with some overtime expected. Candidates should be prepared to work up to 50+ hours as needed. The work environment includes exposure to all weather conditions, and the role involves being out in the field. The team consists of 25-28 RPRs and is managed by dedicated managers.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $37.72/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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