Construction Inspector

MacKay Sposito is seeking a Construction Inspector with experience in utility, roadway, and bridge construction to join our team for a multi-year project in the Bonney Lake, WA area. As the Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for physical on-site observation, documentation, and inspection of the construction project to assess and ensure compliance with applicable contract plans and specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.

Experience with asphalt paving, structural concrete, retaining walls, utilities, roundabout or intersection construction, and bridge construction is preferred. Experience working with WSDOT M 41-10 Standard Specifications is desired.

Keys to Success:

• Monitor construction daily for conformance with construction contract documents.
• Observe and report on a variety of work including installation of highway road improvements, underground utilities, traffic and erosion control, roundabout construction, and bridge construction. The project includes both new roadway construction and rebuilding of existing roadways.
• Review schedules, drawings, submittals and pay estimates
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately, documenting all work observed.
• Attend various construction meetings, as required.
• Manage and answer contractor inquiries and issues.
• Communicate and follow up with oral and/or written reports, including pertinent pictures, regarding the progress of the project to the construction manager.
• Responsible for job specific quality assurance tasks.
• Tracking labor and equipment for possible T&M contract work.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or NICET Certification (Construction) or WSDOT inspection certifications preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive inspection experience with city, county, state or federal roadway construction, with any of the following experience types:
  • Asphalt paving
  • ADA curb ramps
  • Structural concrete and steel construction
  • Retaining walls
  • Geotechnical Construction
  • Bridge Construction
  • Underground utilities
  • Highway earthwork
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read, understand, and verify implementation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite and Adobe.
• Current driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive company vehicles.
• Must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twist, and work outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely. Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Throughout our 50 plus year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We firmly believe in the principle of constructive candor – always providing the client with everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are:
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Pay:
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits:

A company vehicle will be provided for business use for the project duration. Monthly $50 phone reimbursement is given to full-time Construction Inspectors as well.

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401 (k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.

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