Independent Contractor Osp Inspector Jobs in Manchester, CT

Job Category : IPD & Construction Services

Requisition Number : CONST006809

• Posted: May 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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In this position, you will work on various projects for municipal and industrial clients in the New England area. You will interact directly with our engineering staff, other consulting firms, contractors, and clients, for construction installations of facilities serving the water and wastewater industries. Project work will include collaborating with design engineers and contractors for the layout and selection of equipment based on specifications, field investigations, field engineering support during construction, and inspections for compliance with all necessary codes.

The Construction Inspection role reviews and documents daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. This role conducts site inspections, prepares comprehensive reports, and coordinates with project stakeholders to resolve field issues. This role provides project support by evaluating change orders, payment applications, and maintaining accurate records of work progress and contract modifications. The role applies fully developed skills to a broad range of projects with limited supervision, applying independent judgement to decisions within a designated scope.

• Review construction work progress daily.
• Perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits.
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders.
• Assist with evaluating and negotiating change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner; may include independent verification of pay quantities.
• Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes.
• Perform commissioning, testing, and start‑up of process systems/equipment or facilities.
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close‑out documentation.
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability.
• Proactively identify risks and handle management, mitigation, and solving project problems.
• Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the affected public.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and fellow staff members.
• Solid knowledge of safety requirements.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities.

• Typically, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or related field is required.

• Experience with Water / Wastewater / Piping / conveyance.
• Experience with CIPP (Cured‑In‑Place Pipe) lining is preferred.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $71,000 - $96,000

Location B: $78,000 - $106,000

Location C: $85,000 - $115,000

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full‑service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading‑edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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