Resident Construction Inspector

Overview

The Resident Construction Inspector will be responsible for performing onsite construction inspection duties to ensure that construction work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements, while also ensuring quality and safety. This role supports Valley Water’s capital projects with a primary focus on projects within the 10-Year Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Program, such as the West Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project – Phases 1&2 and the Almaden Valley Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project.

Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

• Directing and guiding the work of external contractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, methods, equipment, workmanship, and Valley Water policies and procedures.
• Monitoring work site safety programs to ensure compliance with Valley Water requirements.
• Coordinating field or laboratory materials testing for fluids, sand, aggregate, soils, concrete, asphalt coatings, welding, and other materials to ensure compliance with project standards; document and provide results to contractor; maintain testing reports.
• Preparing detailed daily field reports and project documentation; coordinating with contractors and project engineers; identifying and resolving field issues in a timely manner; and supporting effective communication across project teams.
• Act as Valley Water liaison with contractors, utility companies, homeowners, general public, government agencies (cities) and organizations with construction facilities adjacent to Valley Water properties or facilities.
• Reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of monthly progress pay estimates (PPEs) including confirming quantities and work performed to date, ensuring accurate payment for completed work.

Ideal

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of recent experience as a construction inspector on public works projects in a lead role.
• Experience in inspecting job sites related to electrical inspection, flood control, flood protection, pipelines, water resources, and/or at water treatment plants.
• Experience with monitoring environmental compliance including the storm water pollution prevention program.

Ideal

Skills and Abilities:

• Prepare a variety of complex statistical reports and documentation.
• Apply independent judgment to troubleshoot and solve construction-related problems.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Methods and techniques of mechanical installation including process piping, pumps, valves, and other appurtenances.
• Methods and techniques of electrical installation including circuitry, lighting, and related controls.
• Construction contract administration principles and practices.
• Hazardous material regulations and procedures as they pertain to construction projects and District facilities.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of specialized construction inspection equipment, tools, and apparatus such as air monitors and noise monitors.
• Methods and techniques of construction code enforcement.
• Confined space regulations and procedures as they pertain to construction projects and District facilities.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and…