Construction Management Inspector - San Antonio Water System : Job Details

Salary : $47,708.00 - $81,858.00 AnnuallyLocation : San Antonio, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00001Department: Engineering and ConstructionOpening Date: 12/06/2024Closing Date: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM CentralGrade 17: Salary starts at $ 22.93 an hour. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Job Description JOB SUMMARYThe Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Exercises direct supervision in ensuring contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications and construction standards. Represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects construction activities and materials for compliance with governmental safety, regulatory compliance, approved plans, specifications, construction standards, permits, and enforces contractor and SAWS quality control plans.
• Calculates, tabulates and authorizes payments to contractors, including accurate accounting of material quantities and measurements in both standard and metric formats.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications and block maps, and approves minor field changes.
• Maintains mark-up drawings to reflect as-built conditions and reviews contractor's red-lined and as-built drawings. Reviews contractor's final red-lined drawings and ensures proper submittal of these documents for development of record drawings.
• Reviews, plans, and attends pre-bid, pre-construction and project status meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Operates survey equipment including levels, rods, and lasers.
• Reviews and coordinates chlorination and sampling of new lines, service outages, tie-ins, repair of damaged infrastructure, and installation of temporary connections.
• Prepares daily reports, performs inspection walk-throughs, generates punch lists, submits final quantities including measurements, and issues final field acceptance.
• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve skill levels.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Construction Management Inspector works under general supervision/guidance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years of progressive experience in interpreting project plans and specifications related to the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
• Class C Distribution or Groundwater Texas Water Operator License or Class II Texas Wastewater Collection System Operator License within one year of hire.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems.
• Able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation Safety, Work Zone Traffic Control, and/or Hazardous Materials Certification or obtain within one (1) year of appointment.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Class B Distribution Texas Water Operator License.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis. May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule.San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: 01 Which best describes your highest level of education?

• I do NOT have a High School Diploma/GED
• I have a High School Diploma or GED
• I have some college hours (less than 60 credits)
• I have an Associate's Degree or equivalent amount of credits (60 credits or more)
• I have a Bachelor's Degree
• I have a Master's Degree or higher level of education

02 If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major. 03 How many years of progressive experience do you have in interpreting project plans and specifications related to the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater facilities?

• No experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience or more

04 Describe your experience in interpreting project plans and specifications related to the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. If no experience, enter N/A. 05 Water License - Please select the water license you currently possess.

• No, I don't have the indicated water license
• No, I don't have the indicated water license, but I understand I must obtain within the indicated time
• Class A TX Wastewater Treatment Operator
• Class A TX Water Operator License
• Class B TX Ground Water Treatment Operator License
• Class B TX Surface Water Treatment Operator License
• Class B TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class B TX Water Distribution Operator License
• Class C Surface Water Treatment Operator License
• Class C TX Ground Water Treatment Operator License
• Class C TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class C TX Water Distribution Operator License
• Class C Waterworks TX Operator License
• Class D TX Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Class I TX Wastewater Collection Operator License
• Class I TX Water Treatment Specialist
• Class II TX Wastewater Collection Operator License
• Class II TX Water Treatment Specialist
• Class II TX Wastewater Collection Sys. License
• Class III TX Wastewater Collection Operator License
• Waste Water Treatment
• Water Treatment Specialist License
• Class III TX Water Treatment Specialist
• Class D Water Operator License

06 Describe your experience in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems. Provide job title and dates of the position you have this type of experience. If no experience, enter N/A. 07 Describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and project management software. Provide job titles and dates of the position for which you have this type of experience. If no experience, enter N/A. 08 Please select the qualification(s)/certification(s) you currently possess.

• No, I don't have the qualification/certificaiton indicated
• No, I don't have the qualification/certificaiton indicated, but I understand I must obtain it within the indicated time
• Competent Person Excavation Safety
• Confined Space Entry
• Hazardous Materials Certification
• Work Zone Traffic Control

09 *Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - B w/Tanker
• Class CDL - B w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• Class CDL - A
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker
• Class CDL A - w/Tanker Hazardous Material
• Class CDL A - Combination N and X
• I do not have a valid driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state.

Required Question