Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Facility Inspector to join our Public Works discipline in Houston, TX !

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives.

Primary Function

The candidate will be responsible for observing the completion of projects in accordance with the drawings and specifications, daily field reporting, tracking contractor's installed quantities, witnessing tests, documenting test results and serving as liaison between engineer, contractor, and adjacent residents and businesses.

The Water/Wastewater Facility Inspector will coordinate the enforcement and application of various codes, ordinances and technical specifications for area assigned which will include water, wastewater, storm water infrastructure, facilities, MEP, and more. This person will observe all testing and operation of equipment as part of plant start-up & commissioning activities. Identify and confirm all necessary certificates and test reports (as required for close-out & start-up) have been completed and submitted. Assist site commissioning team as necessary with overall start-up & commissioning activities.

Primary Duties

• Conducts, and reviews various types of inspections, such as public building facilities, municipal water, wastewater, storm drain and dry utilities and other infrastructure using various construction methods as well as mechanical and structural rehabilitations
• Knowledge of construction methods of water, sewer, storm drain and dry utility pipe installations, including open trenching and trenchless methods such as jack and bore and directional drilling are strongly preferred
• Performs inspections, identifies problem areas, and recommends solutions
• Performs record keeping activities to maintain filing system, reports, and documentation.
• Knowledge of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods preferred
• Research and evaluate plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Provide Daily reports according to Owner’s or Ardurra's standards, typically electronic
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist in the closeout of the construction process
• Assist in startup/commissioning of the water/wastewater treatment plants and pump or lift stations.
• Will work with and take direction from Engineering Group Leaders and Project Managers while coordinating with Client, Construction Management, and other contractors/project stakeholders

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Civil Engineering related coursework/certifications or Associates Degree are preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the Construction field or Construction Management/Field Inspection Services with specific inspection background on Water/Wastewater or other Public Works facilities projects
• Background in utilities construction/inspections, including mechanical and piping construction required.
• Previous experience in municipal utility inspections a plus
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (QSP) Certifications are highly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with operating smart devices and computer preferred

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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