Construction Inspector

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program:
  Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us:
  Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Construction Inspector
. This position supports the delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, primarily related to water and wastewater utilities for the business unit. The role will be responsible for the inspection and testing of utility construction within residential and commercial development projects as well as capital projects to ensure compliance with utility standards and practices. Performs a variety of administrative and technical duties.

This position will be based in Raleigh, NC with some travel. May occasionally or frequently travel between worksites on company time or be temporarily assigned to a region.

• Inspects the construction of and oversees testing of water mains, sewer mains, reclaimed mains, force mains and lift stations to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications as well as NCDEQ regulations.
• Inspects the construction of various capital projects such as treatment plant rehabilitations, gravity sewer lining, manhole rehabilitations, treatment plant expansions/upgrades and utility relocations.
• Maintains routine inspection and progress reports for all assigned projects.
• Inspects the construction sites and observes practices for adherence to health and safety standards. Works with the Project Managers to determine construction progress and identify and address issues.
• Coordinates sequencing of capital projects with Operations staff as needed to ensure continuity of service.
• Coordinates preliminary project information requests such as locates and conflicts with Area Managers.
• Coordinates inspections with engineers and contractors.
• Reviews plans, shop drawings, as-builts and related submittals for compliance with Company and regulatory standards and specifications.
• Reviews quantities identified on pay applications.
• Assists with gathering project closeout documents prior to final pay application and/or regulatory approvals.
• Notifies management of any current or pending items that could impact the successful construction of or completion of projects.
• Ensures that work performed under capital projects meets Company safety policies and procedures.
• Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations, issues or decision relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
• Attends preconstruction and progress meetings as scheduled.
• Attends routine safety training meetings.
• Attends project team status meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of construction experience, preferably related to a combination of safety, inspection, distribution, collection system and treatment plant operation.
• Technical training in construction methods and standards related to the water & sewer industry.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn internal and job-related software programs
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to read engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Abili…