Construction Engineer/Observer

Ardurra is seeking a Construction Inspector/Engineer to join our Public Works team primarily working remotely in Twisp, WA.

This position is open to both permanent and seasonal opportunities to be paid on an hourly or salary basis.

Primary Function

Due to exciting growth, Ardurra is seeking a Construction Inspector/Engineer to join our Public Works Group. Candidate will work remotely in Twisp, WA through the 2024 and 2025 construction season during upgrades to an existing wastewater treatment facility. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in water and/or wastewater projects, observing contractor construction activities, and reviewing work for compliance with drawings and specifications. Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details are critical requirements of the position.

Primary Duties

• Responsibilities will include observing that the work is completed in general accordance with the drawings and specifications.
• Daily field reporting, tracking contractor's installed quantities, witnessing tests, and documenting test results.
• Serving as liaison between Ardurra, the utility Owner and the contractor.
• Receives direction from Civil Engineering Manager.
• Review, logging and processing of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change order proposals, general correspondence, payment applications, and other related construction administration activities.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment is strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with operating smart devices and computer preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years as a construction inspector or other related experience desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management related coursework / certifications may be substituted for construction experience.
• Background in utilities construction/inspections, including mechanical and piping construction preferred.
• Ability to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $40.00/Hour (DOE)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)