Part-Time Construction Inspection Administrator

Erlanger, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-Time Construction Inspection Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: VP of Engineering & Distribution

LOCATION: Central Facility

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Some flexibility on hours)

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Construction Inspection Manager is responsible for providing on-site oversight and coordination of capital improvement and infrastructure projects throughout the Northern Kentucky Water District. This role ensures work is completed safely efficiently and in accordance with NKWD standards project specifications regulatory requirements and approved plans. The Construction Manager serves as the primary field liaison between contractors consultants internal stakeholders and the District supporting successful project delivery with minimal service disruption to customers.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Construction Oversight & Inspection

Provide on-site project inspection management for Northern Kentucky Water District water treatment plant pump station and other vertical facility construction projects.
Ensure all work complies with approved plans specifications and NKWD standards.
Document daily field activities progress photos quantities and any deviations from plans.
Manage all aspects of vertical facility project inspection management from pre-construction meetings through project completion including adherence to project plans and specifications negotiating change orders for approval utilizing the Districts delegation of authority guidelines and completing daily inspection reports project documentation and other related activities.
Conduct walkthroughs for substantial and final completion; assist with punch list documentation.

Contractor & Project Coordination

Serve as the primary field contact between NKWD Engineering Operations and contractors.
Report unsafe work practices or non-compliance immediately to project leadership.
Coordinate with internal staff on planned shutdowns coordination with other utilities onsite traffic control and internal and external customer notifications.
Verify restoration utility coordination on site and external traffic maintenance and site cleanup are performed to required standards.
Assist in resolving field conflicts or unforeseen conditions and provide input on change requests.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate daily reports redlines and inspection logs for all assigned projects.
Update as-built records and markups to support final drawing preparation.
Track contractor progress and communicate issues or delays to the appropriate manager promptly.

Communication & Public Relations

Interact professionally with property owners residents and businesses affected by construction.
Communicate courteously about access restoration and temporary water service interruptions.
Respond to public or contractor inquiries in the field and escalate concerns as appropriate.

Safety & Compliance

Monitor field safety conditions and ensure adherence to NKWD and OSHA standards.
Confirm that contractors maintain required traffic control and jobsite signage.
Participate in safety briefings or jobsite inspections as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED required; technical coursework in construction management or civil engineering preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in water utility heavy/civil or municipal infrastructure construction.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Skilled In:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Outlook and document management systems.
Excellent organizational communication and time management skills.
Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Customer service-oriented with a collaborative approach.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans specifications and standard details.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job primarily operates in the field with periodic time in a climate-controlled office environment. Work is regularly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to construction noise traffic dust uneven terrain and other field hazards typical of utility construction sites.

This position requires frequent standing walking bending and climbing in and out of excavations or construction areas. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain situational awareness around heavy equipment and active work zones.

Auditory and visual acuity are required to safely observe field work communicate with contractors and interpret written plans specifications and instructions. Regular travel within the NKWD service area is required to visit project sites and facilities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Northern Kentucky Water District employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race religion national origin age sexual orientation or disability.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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