Resident Construction Inspector - Water - DC Metro
Date: May 18, 2026
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD, US DC, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115015
Job Title : Resident Construction Inspector - Water - DC Metro
Location : RGGAIT, VRTLDC
Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS
Department: BVCOR BV OPS CONST PFM-CM-SUPT
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Recruiter: Tanner Miller
Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.
Serves as an experienced construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on medium to large complex projects including: civil works, underground pipelines, pumping stations, and plants; or serve as a primary resource on less complex, smaller projects.
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Key Responsibilities
Reviews schedule updates with regard to general construction logic, potential conflicts, and activities or deliveries falling behind schedule
Evaluates contractor proposals of remedial actions to correct schedule problems
Monitors and reports on progress of work but seeks assistance from Black and Veatch professional schedulers on unusual or difficult issues .
Provides technical interpretation of construction drawings and specification requirements in conjunction with the project or resident engineer
Leads, or assists the resident engineer, in the interpretation/clarification process during construction; coordinates responses with project or resident engineer and engineering disciplines; and writes responses for project controls assistant .
Oversees the review, tracking, and distribution of contractor submittals from site, including coordinating with appropriate design disciplines for technical reviews; alerts contractor when necessary submittals are not received ahead of related construction .
Interprets contract documents for QA/QC .
Leads in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders .
Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions
Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims .
Manages the administration of project documentation, records, and reporting onsite . that contractor's as-built records are monitored for accuracy and completeness, collected at end of the project, and forwarded to project engineer .
Supervises and performs inspections as appropriate; schedules and witnesses field testing performed by others, including testing firms and field acceptance testing
Develops project construction punch lists for substantial and final completion
Coordinates and monitors quality assurance for all aspects and disciplines onsite for the project
Documents field observations
Serves as onsite liaison to owner and contractor
Adheres to safety, quality, and ethical standards in accordance with Division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments; and supervises staff compliance
Anticipates potential construction issues, such as dimensional or applicability conflicts, and works proactively with all parties to expedite solutions and mitigate any negative impacts to the project
Reviews, resolves inaccuracies with contractor, and recommends contractor's payment requests to owner .
Assists with coordination of equipment startup operations and operator training, and may manage these activities when required
Coordinates with project engineer or startup specialists for process startups .
Responsible for providing direction to other inspectors
May supervise other field staff
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred
Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred
Inspection certification preferred
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years field experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
See and hear naturally or with correction.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
May require work above 5 feet in height.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
Typical construction site environment:
Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Work around hazardous equipment.
Typical office environment.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
015
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $95,000.00- $115,000.00
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