• Extensive experience inspecting complex public works, waterworks, or facility construction projects, including pipelines, valves, flow-control structures, welding, structural concrete, earthwork, and coatings.
  
• Strong ability to interpret and apply engineering plans, technical specifications, and contract documents, including identifying non-conforming work and recommending corrective actions.
  
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, inspection techniques, and materials testing requirements, particularly relating to pipeline and water conveyance facilities.
  
• Skill in documenting inspections, preparing daily reports, updating as-builts, and maintaining accurate project records that support contract administration.
  
• Ability to provide technical guidance, lead work direction, and support consistency in inspection practices across project teams.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work professionally with contractors, engineers, consultants, member agencies, and the public.
  
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing field issues, design conflicts, or construction challenges.
  
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements, including stormwater regulations and confined-space entry procedures.
  
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.
  
• A self-motivated, dependable, and proactive work style, with the ability to work independently, stay focused in the field, and contribute positively to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team.

• Monitors and inspects a variety of water conveyance construction projects and installations to ensure compliance with project documents, including the installation and construction of pipelines, water conveyance facilities, valves, metalwork fittings and welds, earthwork, asphalt paving and structural concrete.
• Interprets engineering plans, documents and construction specifications; makes recommendations on change orders; confers with supervisors, consultants, contractors and various Water Authority staff on field design conflicts, construction requirements and contract documents.
• Reviews, evaluates, and comments on project documents and construction sites prior to the start of construction. Performs construction site visits prior to initiation of construction to record and document site conditions, right-of-ways, and access roads using still and video photography and written reports.
• Performs in field inspection of Water Authority planning, design and construction projects for capital improvements and repair/replacement of existing facilities.
• Engages courteously and professionally with members of the public to address complaints or concerns pertaining to construction projects.
• Monitors and inspects construction sites for compliance with State Construction Stormwater General Permit. Makes recommendations to correct noncompliant installations.
• Determines elevation of pipe, flow control facilities and other structures; verifies alignment and obtains measurements as pipeline and structures are being constructed; verifies concrete construction, including placement of reinforced steel, embedded items, concrete quality, placement of form work, expansion and sealant materials; verifies welding including joint configuration, welding procedure specifications, welder qualifications, and weld testing.
• Prepares inspectors' daily report and periodic progress reports on construction and installation work including still and video photography.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates records drawings, hydrostatic test data sheets, vertical traverse sheets and various miscellaneous reports as needed.
• Reviews, evaluates, and comments on contractor requests for information and submittals.
• Determines appropriate action on issues of contractor noncompliance.
• Reviews contractor change orders and makes recommendations for changes or approval; assists construction managers with change order preparation; conducts project research as directed.
• Reviews and prepares contractor pay estimates for construction managers.
• Maintains job site project and computer files.
• Reviews consultant invoices for contract compliance and accuracy; makes payment recommendations to the contract manager.
• Coordinates the work of consultants retained for material testing, inspection, soil compaction analysis, geotechnical investigations and site environmental analysis/mitigation.
• Performs and leads punch-list walks with the Operations and Maintenance Department. Verifies completion of punch-list items in accordance with contract documents.
• Leads acceptance testing, equipment testing, troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems and facility start-up and commissioning.
• Drafts and maintains accurate, up-to-date as-built drawings to depict current status and changes of projects.
• Reviews water facilities plans and specifications for conformance with Water Authority standards.
• Coordinates construction inspection related duties with Water Authority departments, member agencies, and regulators.
• Documents post-construction conditions of sites, right-of-ways, and access roads using still and video photography and written reports.
• Maintains inventory and procures technical and field supplies as directed.
• Coordinates the permitting process necessary for Water Authority construction projects.
• Leads inspections during shutdown periods; performs lock-out tag-out duties during shutdowns.
• Leads scheduled or emergency facility inspections and damage evaluations.
• Meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers, and member agencies regarding construction plans and specifications; assists in coordinating facility locations between contractors and the Water Authority.
• Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications; makes recommendations for future plan and specification improvements and enforcing contract requirements.
• Assists construction managers and engineers in many aspects of construction administration.
• Develops construction cost estimates.
• Provides lead work direction to lower-level construction inspectors and staff; establishes work priorities and reviews work in progress to ensure quality of work and project milestones are met.
• Trains lower-level construction inspectors and staff.

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• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Possession of a Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Controls, or within one year of appointment.
• Possession of a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification, or within one year of appointment.
• Possession of CWI, ICC, ACI, and ASNT NDT certifications are highly desirable.