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A Building Inspector Trainee is an entry-level position where individuals learn to inspect buildings, structures, and construction sites to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced inspectors, gaining hands-on experience in reviewing plans, conducting site visits, and documenting findings. This role helps develop the technical knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified Building Inspector. Responsibilities may include checking structural integrity, verifying zoning compliance, and ensuring adherence to local building codes. Over time, trainees may advance to independent inspection roles after completing required training and certifications.

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To thrive as a Building Inspector Trainee, you need a basic understanding of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations, often supported by a high school diploma or vocational training in construction or related fields. Familiarity with inspection software, measuring tools, and devices like moisture meters is frequently required, and some positions may ask for an entry-level certification or ongoing training. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and willingness to learn are key soft skills that help trainees excel in the role. These skills are essential to ensuring accurate inspections, maintaining safety standards, and fostering positive relationships with both colleagues and clients.

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As a Building Inspector Trainee, your day will usually involve shadowing experienced inspectors on job sites, assisting with the examination of construction work, and documenting findings related to code compliance and safety standards. You may be responsible for taking measurements, recording observations, and learning how to interpret blueprints and municipal regulations. Collaboration with construction crews, contractors, and supervisors is common, as you'll need to communicate findings and clarify code requirements. Over time, you'll gradually take on more independent inspection tasks as your confidence and knowledge grow. This hands-on learning environment prepares you for advancement into a fully qualified building inspector role.
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Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee

Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee

Dewberry

Parsippany, NJ • On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job Description
Dewberry is hiring a Part Time Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector Trainee to work on projects around our Parsippany, NJ office. The position will perform a variety of field work and construction inspection related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects in the New York Metropolitan area including Hudson, Rockland and Westchester Counties. The Inspector will perform such tasks as construction inspection, collecting field data needed to progress pay applications, establishing quantity and cost estimates. Inspector must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.
In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.
Responsibilities
  • Onsite Monitoring: Oversee contractor operations to ensure adherence to plans, contract terms, and specifications, leveraging skills in attention to detail and compliance.
  • Diverse Inspections: Conduct inspections across structural, mechanical, electrical, and site improvements, coordinating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Field Sketches and Reports: Create detailed field sketches and complete Survey 123 forms, ensuring accurate data capture and utilizing online tools for documentation (e.g., Blue Beam).
  • Active Participation in Meetings: Engage in pre-construction meetings, weekly progress updates, and post-construction debriefs.
  • Effective Communication: Relay construction progress, schedule changes, and issues to contractors, clients, and construction managers, ensuring that all parties are informed.
  • Field Data Logging: Accurately log all material installations and field testing activities (e.g., pressure testing, water main sampling), producing daily inspection reports as needed.
  • Collaboration with Management: Work alongside construction management in material quantity checks, pay applications, and justifications for change orders, enhancing collaborative skills.
  • Materials Testing Oversight: Document and oversee testing activities such as soil compaction and concrete field tests.
  • Safety Compliance: Advise contractors on safety procedures and recommend improvements, reinforcing the commitment to safety standards.

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
  • Associate's Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred but not required.
  • Timeliness: Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently within project timelines.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, coworkers, contractors, and agency staff.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications, along with performing quantity and engineering computations.
  • Physical Requirements: Capable of outdoor work in varying weather conditions and terrains; ability to lift 50 lbs and engage in repetitive physical activities.
  • Driving Requirement: A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential for this position.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $25-$35 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

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