Construction Inspector

WHO WE ARE

This position will be posted continuously until filled with the first review of applications scheduled to begin on April 29th, 2024. This posting can close at any time after April 29, 2024, without further notice.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment!Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information:https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Environmental Services Division of the Metropolitan Council has a vacancy for a Construction Inspector.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

TheConstruction Inspectorwill be responsible for inspecting and monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with construction specifications and plans by working with contractors and subcontractors. The "home base" for these positions will be based at one of our wastewater plants or field trailers located throughout the seven-county metro areas and is subject to change, as needed.

To find out how the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Services division serve the Twin Cities region, please click on the links for more information:https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspxandhttps://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

What you would do in this job

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Principal Contract Administrator in the administration of construction contracts.

• Monitoring site preparations.

• Monitoring/recording independent testing procedures and results and inspecting for compliance.

• Prepare daily progress reports, diaries, and photo documentation.

• Log construction activities and quantity reports.

• Review plans, specifications, addendums, shop drawings, change orders, and other correspondence.

• Attend pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, staff meetings, and other related meetings as necessary.

• Report on unsafe work practices.

• Verify and track required testing i.e., pressure tests, potable water disinfection, joint testing, mandrel testing, etc.

• Engage with stakeholders, property owners, and city and regulatory agencies, as necessary.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Education/Experience:

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field, and three (3) years of related heavy industrial construction management/inspection experience.

Equivalencies:

High school Diploma or GED and five (5) years of related heavy industrial construction management/inspection experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field and at least one (1) year of related heavy industrial construction management/inspection experience.

License: Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience in wastewater treatment technologies and utility installations.

• Experience interpreting plans and specifications.

• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.

• Specific focus on civil/structural, mechanical, and/or electrical fields.

• Construction certifications (NASSCO, NPDES, NACE, Special Inspection, AWS Welding)

• Proficient at using e-Builder project management software.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have:

• Knowledge of construction practices, principles, methods, and regulations.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology as it relates to construction projects.

• Ability to read plans and construction documents.

• Ability to apply the principles of geometry, measure, add, subtract, and convert measurement units.

• Ability to use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and other construction test equipment.

• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to use a digital camera and upload pictures to the computer.

• Communicates clearly and effectively orally and in writing to all levels of people inside and outside the organization, including good grammar, voice, and diction. Skilled in writing and editing detailed reports.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to ad hoc questions from individuals and groups of customers, clients, and/or employees. Skilled in dealing with conflict and responding to stressful situations calmly and effectively. Able to communicate with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

• Ability to identify problems, analyze issues, and implement resolutions.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing without direct supervision, handling critical deadlines, and maintaining high accuracy.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union/Grade:AFSCME, Grade E

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Safety Sensitive: N

Work Environment:

The work environment changes depending on the project assignment. Work may be performed in an office environment or on a construction field with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. In the field, you would perform your work in an industrial wastewater treatment plant or collection system environment, position works near moving parts of equipment with frequent exposure to wet, humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. There is occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Work may occasionally be performed in high, precarious places or in confined spaces. Local travel by car is required to visit construction sites. The position is exposed to loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements change depending on the project assignment. The position requires standing and walking for long periods, sitting occasionally, and climbing or balancing frequently. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, turn, twist, and bend at the waist. The position requires the use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. Must have the strength and dexterity to operate a variety of construction testing equipment. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds. Must be able to speak, hear, read, and write and have adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. The position must be able to smell.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

1.We review your minimum qualifications.

2.We rate your education and experience.

3.We conduct a structured panel interview.

4.We conduct a selection interview.

5.If selected, you will be required to take a pre-employment physical.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please emailHR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.