Senior Construction Management Inspector - Engineering & Construction/Construction Department
- Salary: $29.86 - $51.22 Hourly USD
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
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Job Description
Grade 19 - Starting Hourly Rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems. Depending on the position specialty it may also be involved in managing, inspecting and accepting construction work activities within potable and non-potable water production facilities, water well drilling and wastewater treatment facilities. The incumbent ensures contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, construction standards, and federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Senior Construction Management Inspector represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity and payment authorizing capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies. May fill in for the Area supervisor or Project Engineers, as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plants and Facilities Specialty- Manages and inspects complex construction work activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable (recycled) water distribution and water production facilities, and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
- Reviews and comments on assigned projects’ design plans and specifications to ensure compliance with mechanical and electrical construction standards, codes, regulations and laws.
- Review installation of new electrical systems, electrical schematic diagrams and documents modifications for the purpose of upgrading the performance of electrical equipment at production and treatment facilities.
- Attend project design, pre-bid, pre-construction meetings.
- Maintains mark-up drawings to reflect as-built conditions and review contractors’ red-lined and as-built drawings. Review contractor’s final, red-lined drawings and ensure proper submittal of these documents for development of record drawings.
- Coordinates construction related activities with SAWS Staff, external customers, utilities, local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Reviews and coordinates disinfection and sampling of new assets, service outages, tie-ins, repair of damaged infrastructure, and installation of temporary connections.
- Prepares daily reports, performs inspection walk-throughs, generates punch lists, submits final quantities including measurements, and issues final field acceptance.
- Communicates and resolves project issues and concerns with internal saws staff, consultants, and other agencies.
- Provides complex projects’ quality control/assurance inspections of materials, equipment, and workmanship.
- Practices and promotes a safe working environment to include project site security compliance while performing job duties.
- Reviews submittals, request for information, request for proposals, participates in the negotiations of change orders, approves monthly pay estimates to include accurate accounting of construction materials on hand.
- Schedules construction progress meetings, prepare reports/letters, and maintain project files.
- Apply construction management practices, principles, theories, and laws concerning site specific environmental controls and associated environmental cleanups.
- Performs mechanical, instrumentation, and general construction systems diagnosis, repair, and maintenance using standard testing.
- Operates survey equipment for checking construction elevations and alignment.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with public relations, SAWS staff, consultants, City and State agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- The Construction Management Inspector works under limited supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Plants and Facilities Specialty- High School Diploma or GED
- Five years’ progressive experience in the construction or maintenance of potable water, wastewater or recycle water systems with strong emphasis on interpreting project design plans and specifications for production, distribution, collection and treatment facilities.
- TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class "II" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
- Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water production and distribution/wastewater collection and treatment systems.
- Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and project management software.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation Safety, Work Zone Traffic Control, Hazardous Materials Certification.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Plants and Facilities and Pipeline Specialties- Sixty college hours from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency in engineering technology, mechanical trades, general business or related coursework.
- TCEQ Class "B" Distribution or Groundwater and Collections II, III or C Wastewater Operator Licenses.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Contact with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. For Plants and Facilities and Electrical specialties also includes extreme heights and or high air and water pressure environments. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.
May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as nights, weekends, holidays, on-call or rotating shifts.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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