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Resident Inspector

Bryant Associates, Boston, MA, United States


Resident Inspector

As a Resident Inspector you will be a key member of the Bryant Construction Management Team in our Boston, MA office, where you will inspect job sites for a wide range of public and private sector clients, to enable their successful completion. Work will be done in support of our multi-disciplinary Survey, Engineering (Site/Civil, Structural and Traffic) and Construction Management firm. Projects are located throughout the State of Massachusetts and mostly consist of water and sewer pipeline and treatment plants but may also include traffic and roadway projects.
The Resident Inspector will perform on-site inspection of water/storm water, and/or roadway/civil-site work jobs. Work is carried out with considerable independence and requires thorough knowledge of appropriate construction practices and codes.
Responsibilities:

Coordinates work with the contractor
Observes all phases of construction activities for compliance with design documents and client standards
Documents work as performed
Reviews contractor requisitions for payment
Prepares daily reports and attends progress meetings
Manages quality and safety of projects and ensures schedules are met
Required Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions based on engineering design criteria
Familiarity with trench dewatering, backfilling and compaction of utility trenches and pavement/surface restoration
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents for desired infrastructure rehabilitation, replacement and upgrades
Detail oriented
Problem solver
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain strong relationships with contractor and staff
Solid project management and organizational skills
Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Desire to work in a team environment
Observes and enforces company and client safety requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check
Ability to pass a drug test
Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of related experience with water and sewer construction projects
Opportunities for different levels of experience
OSHA 10-hour Training and Confined Space Entry certification beneficial. Training will be provided if needed.
Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A
Travel:

Local travel to job sites and client meetings as required.
Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office (5%):

The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation
Some lifting and standing is required
Employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
Field (95%):

Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
Able to climb ladders
Ability to carry instruments and equipment
Lift 50 pounds
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Remote work options available