Construction Inspector

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our Eastern PA team, providing liaison and construction-oversight services for lead pipe replacement and related water infrastructure work. The role will involve direct, on-site observation, documentation, and coordination with contractors, project engineers, and our utility clients. The initial assignment will focus on the Pittsburgh service region, with potential for future water/wastewater and utility-infrastructure projects elsewhere in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time on-site inspection and oversight of water-main replacement, lead line removal/installation, and associated utility construction.
• Review and verify that contractor work conforms to approved contract documents, engineering plans, and specifications.
• Monitor all phases of construction: excavation and trenching, pipe installation and back-filling, restoration, pressure testing, disinfection, and site cleanup. This includes compliance with safety, environmental, and public-health requirements.
• Prepare detailed electronic Daily Reports documenting work performed, materials used, personnel and equipment on site, progress metrics, observed issues or deviations, and any safety or compliance concerns.
• Coordinate closely with project engineers, our subcontractors, the contractor’s superintendent, and representatives of the utility client. Serve as liaison between stakeholders to ensure alignment of construction activities and project requirements.
• Identify and document any contractual changes, potential non-conformances, safety hazards, or quality assurance/quality control issues and escalate appropriately.
• Represent Mott MacDonald and the client professionally, maintaining a high standard of integrity, safety awareness, and accountability in all on-site interactions.
• Support on-site engineering subcontractors and provide documentation, measurement verification, spot-checks, and assistance during testing (e.g. pressure testing, disinfection, hydrostatic testing, leak checks) or commissioning tasks as needed.
• Travel to and between job sites, and drive for business purposes as required.

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational, technical, or trade‐school graduates (civil, construction technology, water/wastewater, utility infrastructure, or related fields) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of construction-inspection or field inspection experience on large, multi-discipline projects, especially water-main, sewer, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction drawings, plans, and specifications, and to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders.
• Hands-on familiarity with water/wastewater pipeline construction practices: trenching, pipe laying, back-filling, pressure testing, disinfection, restoration, etc.
• Understanding materials, construction products, and inspection / quality-control practices relevant to pipeline installation and utility infrastructure.
• Awareness of and adherence to applicable safety regulations, environmental protection plans, traffic-control plans (as needed), and safe-work practices for trenching / open-cut and utility work.
• Proficiency with data collection tools, reporting software, construction inspection checklists, and general field-inspection equipment. Familiarity with GPS/data-collection devices or GIS systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites throughout the region.

Preferred / Strongly Recommended Credentials:

• Certification as a public-infrastructure inspector — e.g., Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) or equivalent recognized credential for inspecting water/utility infrastructure.
• Where appropriate, certification under API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification or similar recognized standard for pipeline construction inspection, especially for pressurized or high-risk water main / pipeline replacement projects.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.