Construction Inspector

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 . states and 2 Canadian provinces.

Nexus means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays : Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

• 401(k) Program : Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us : Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) : ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Construction Inspector . Responsible for the inspection and testing of utility construction within residential and commercial development projects as well as capital projects to insure compliance with utility standards and practices.

Performs a variety of administrative and technical duties.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will be based in Saint Charles, IL with some travel.

What You'll Do

• Inspects the construction of and oversees testing of water mains, sewer mains, reclaimed mains, force mains and lift stations to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications as well as IEPA & IDEM regulations.
• Inspects the construction of various capital projects such as treatment plant rehabilitations, gravity sewer lining, manhole rehabilitations, treatment plant expansions / upgrades and utility relocations.
• Performs field inspections of the company's construction improvements for compliance with plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, safety and building codes.

Inspects approves, and / or rejects all phases of the company's construction.

• Coordinates preliminary project information requests such as locates and conflicts with Project Manager and / or Area Managers.
• Coordinates inspections with engineers and contractors, sub-contractors, and internal staff.
• Review and interprets construction plans, shop drawings, specifications, special revisions, as-builts and related submittals for compliance with Company and regulatory standards and specifications.
• Attends preconstruction, progress and safety meetings as scheduled.
• Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, change orders, RFIs, meeting minutes, material testing, and pay applications for accuracy and correctness.
• Maintains accurate routine inspection and progress reports for all projects and has a detailed and organized filing system in place for every project.
• Assists with gathering project closeout documents prior to final pay application and / or regulatory approvals.
• Notifies the Business Unit of any current or pending items that could impact the successful construction of or completion of projects.
• Ensures that work performed under capital projects meets Company safety policies and procedures.
• Issues verbal warnings and stop-work orders.
• Assists the Business Unit r with forecasting and planning of Capital projects.
• Attends routine safety training meetings.
• May be required to attend nightly construction projects or Town Hall meetings.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of construction experience, preferably related to a combination of safety, inspection, distribution, collection system and treatment plant operation.
• Technical training in construction methods and standards related to the water & sewer industry.

Education and Licenses

• High School diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare / submit accurate reports.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including negotiating, decision making, researching, analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, contractors, engineers and the public.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others in pursuit of Company goals and objectives
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to learn internal and job-related software programs.
• Requires daily travel to worksites in Company-assigned vehicle.

Work Environment

• Moderate to heavy physical demands including lifting of up to 50 lbs., walking of up to 5 miles / day, climbing, bending and extended driving periods of up to several hours / day.
• Android smartphone, laptop, copy / fax / scan machine, telephone and other general office equipment. Operates a Company issued vehicle.

Uses various Company issued field testing equipment.

• Within the assigned geographical area of responsibility.
• Potentially having to staff overnight to accommodate the tight work schedules. Depending on project size and timing can range from 3-5 days a week.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

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