Bowman Consulting · 2 days ago
Public Works Inspector I (Temporary) - Brea, CA
Bowman Consulting is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Temporary Public Works Inspector I to join their team in Brea, CA. This role involves performing inspection duties on a variety of public works construction and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and contract requirements.
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Responsibilities
Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes. Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute. Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles
Serve as liaison between engineers, contractors, and adjacent residents and business affected by projects
Interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details on a variety of public works projects
Ensure that work is completed in general accordance with drawings and specifications
Perform daily field reporting, track contractor's installed quantities, witness tests, document test results and serve as liaison between engineer, contractor, and adjacent residents and businesses
Perform field inspections on a variety of projects involving the construction and/or rehabilitation of public building facilities, roadway (including slurry seal, rehabilitation of roads, and various types of asphalt), parks, and municipal water, wastewater, storm drain and dry utilities and other infrastructure. Work within the bounds of various construction methods, construction of water and wastewater treatment structures and equipment installation, as well as mechanical and structural rehabilitations
Prepare sketches and assemble data for field engineer's use in making project changes
Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with contractor
Apply knowledge of construction methods of water, sewer, storm drain and dry utility pipe installations, including open trenching and trenchless methods such as jack and bore and directional drilling
Apply knowledge of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods
May work on one or more projects simultaneously and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Three or more (3+) years in the construction field or construction management/field services required
Must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans and specifications and be knowledgeable of change orders
Valid CA driver's license and ability to successfully complete a motor vehicle records check ("MVR") required
Preferred
Associate degree and/or civil engineering related coursework/certifications preferred
APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (QSP) certifications preferred
Experience in municipal utility inspection a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
Completion of driver safety training course preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
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