Lead Tunnel Construction Inspector

Job description

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. As a Lead Construction Inspector in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will provide field oversight for complex water, wastewater, and tunneling projects, ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will apply your expertise in heavy civil and underground construction to inspect work involving shafts, Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), segmental tunnel lining, and pipeline installation while supporting successful project delivery from construction through completion.

Working under the direction of the Resident Engineer, you will:

• Perform quality assurance inspections to verify compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Monitor and document construction activities, maintaining accurate daily reports and project records.
• Prepare quantity calculations and measurements for progress payment estimates.
• Conduct labor compliance interviews.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of contract change orders.
• Support review and analysis of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Assist with enforcement of Water Pollution Control Program (SWPPP) requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment across all project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Assistant Resident Engineers, contractors, field personnel, public outreach teams, and construction administration staff to address field and project-related issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering OR relevant project experience in lieu of education
• 10+ years of water/wastewater and tunneling inspection and construction management experience on large ($100M+) construction projects Must have a strong understanding and ability to read design drawings.
• Proficient in the use of computer application programs Word and Excel.
• Valid California Driver’s License and good driving history
• Knowledge of construction practices, physical characteristics and properties of drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction site, including walking up and down slopes, climbing ladders, and walking on scaffolding and other temporary structures.

Ideally you will have:

• Tunneling certifications necessary to perform inspections in accordance with best industry practices for tunnel construction.
• Five years of experience using construction management software systems. #WestPMCM #LI-CS1 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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