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Construction Inspector, Charleston Water System

Job Category
Utilities
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Job Duties

• Performs plan review during design development for all assigned projects to ensure proposed water and wastewater design (to include gravity sewer and force main) is in accordance with CWS standards and policies. • Schedules, manages and inspects assigned projects to ensure construction is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. • Performs detailed daily inspections of assigned projects and documents each in a daily inspection report, including field observations; equipment, material, and personnel onsite; construction progress; record drawing updates; testing reports

• Verifies dimensions, materials, schedules, and other key aspects of a project design as construction progresses, while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies during construction. • Schedules, attends, and leads preconstruction, final inspection, commissioning and other related construction meetings, providing technical guidance and ensuring stakeholder alignment. • Witnesses and validates the contractor performed testing of water and wastewater systems, performs confirmation testing as required, and makes final determinations on compliance and performance quality.

• Conducts water quality field testing for turbidity and chlorine levels and collects water quality samples for bacteriological testing in accordance with SCDES requirements and CWS standards and policies. • Coordinates and conducts hydrostatic flow testing for new development and hydraulic modeling requests. • Originates, maintains and completes all assigned project files and associated field observation documentation through project completion, including field notes, reports, test results, photographs, etc. and updates PLL project management database and project files.

Qualifications

• Reviews as-built drawings, valve cards, and other project closeout documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with CWS Minimum Standards. • Coordinates and leads final inspection with CWS Operations Departments and ensures that the work was installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. • Coordinates and leads commissioning and final takeover of completed water and wastewater systems. • Assists in the review and update of CWS Standard Operating Instructions, Minimum Standards, Technical Specifications, and construction details.

experience in the design, inspection and/or construction of water and wastewater systems; or a combination of education and/or experience totaling four (4) years with demonstrated ability to carry out job duties. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction methods and techniques, testing, and project management of water and wastewater systems. • Knowledge of CWS’s Minimum Standards preferred. • Ability to organize, review and complete project closeout documentation. • Proficient writing, reporting, communication and technical skills.

• Ability to operate a personal computer and efficiently use Microsoft Office software programs to include Word and Excel, and BlueBeam or similar markup software for construction drawing review and annotation. • Ability to operate GIS platforms, such as ArcPro, as a simple user. • Good demonstrated customer service skills. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Pay Info
Salary Range:

$57,366.40 ($27.58/hr) - $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr)

Hiring Range:

$57,366.40 ($27.58/hr) - $71,718.40 ($34.48/hr)
How to Apply

NOTE: IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (26-108) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

 

 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2026. POSITION MAY BE FILLED EARLIER IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND

 

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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