Construction Field Inspector

Job Description

Civil Engineering Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced field inspector for full-time employment in southwest Oakland County. We are engineers and surveyors, working with municipalities, state agencies, and developers to build better communities through our wide range of services. CES’ expertise ranges from municipal engineering to site design for new buildings, roadways, and water distribution systems. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience performing inspection or field work. Municipal and commercial experience a plus. We offer competitive wages based on experience. Please send your resume with project experience and applicable references.

Responsibilities

Review plans, special provisions, construction and materials manual, and specifications that apply to your assigned duties. Discuss your responsibility and authority with the project engineer/manager who has day-to-day project responsibility. Review format and required content of your inspection daily report. Discuss notification, changes, corrections, delays, rejections, tolerances, and checks with the project engineer/manager. Make sure you have the most recent “approved” plans for the project and meeting minutes from the pre-construction meeting.

General Work Conditions

Field work with minimal office work. Field work will include, but not limited to, exposure to heavy construction equipment, extensive construction site walking and at times working in inclement weather. Adherence to applicable safety protocol is required.

Experience Requirements

Sanitary sewer, inspection or field work

Water main, inspection or field work

Storm sewer, inspection or field work

Paving projects, inspection or field work

Read and understand engineering plans

Ability to read and operate a transit level

Strong well-developed oral and written skills

Problem solving skills when working with clients, contractors and residents.

*Compensation is based on work experience

Company Description

In 2011, Leslie Zawada envisioned a place where employees were lifted up – a place where potential was recognized and realized. It was with that vision she established Civil Engineering Solutions, Inc. Clients appreciate her passion for helping and the creative brainstorm to work together to find solutions. An exceptional communicator and leader, Leslie exhibits the skills and the knowledge to foresee and resolve conflicts while achieving results.

Today, the staff of CES is committed to working as a team without negative internal competition. As the firm has grown, our client base has grown, too, expanding from municipalities to other government agencies. We love working for government – we believe we are working for the people– our families, friends, and neighbors – to build stronger communities and a brighter future for Michigan.