Construction Inspector & Surveyor Lead ALLETE, Inc Minnesota Category: Construction

Construction Inspector & Surveyor Lead | $80,000 - $100,000 | Duluth, MNWhat You'll Do:

• Lead and Coordinate:
  Oversee and schedule Construction Surveyor & Inspector team, providing supervision, training, and guidance to direct reports.
• Inspect and Document:
  Inspect construction projects (service centers, generating stations, substations, transmission, and distribution lines) and document findings to ensure compliance with contracts, specifications, and standards.
• Perform Construction Survey Tasks:
  Execute construction-related survey activities such as construction staking, topographical surveys, as-built documentation, and monitoring of existing structures.
• Collaborate with Teams:
  Work with construction managers, project managers, and/or design engineers to resolve field issues and maintain timely project completion.
• Ensure Environmental Compliance:
  Verify adherence to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMP).
• Manage Office Duties:
  Review invoices, materials, and labor; analyze construction costs.
• Maintain Records:
  Keep detailed construction logs, inspection forms, and daily reports.
• Manage Equipment and Stay Current:
  Oversee the group's equipment fleet, update as needed, and stay informed on current methods, tools, and technologies related to the field.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent PLUS two year vocational certificate in survey and civil engineering technology or equivalent.
• Licensing:
  Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Travel:
  Regular travel to Minnesota Power/ALLETE facilities and project sites; after-hours and some possible extended overnight stays (typically several days to week) may be required.
• Certification:
  Must be certified in SWPPP, Category 2, per Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
• Experience:
  
  Eight years or more experience in construction and surveying
  • Strong knowledge of surveying techniques, construction practices, and trigonometry
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center
• Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Preferred:
  Leadership experience
• Assessment:
  This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.