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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Utility Inspector in Asheville, North Carolina
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Utility Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures on all types of utilities, to include water, sewer, gas lines, electrical lines, fiber, cable TV, etc. in the state of North Carolina, during and after construction for quality, safety, and conformance to plans and specifications.
This position will work with contractors, technicians, and other field support personnel to establish compliance with applicable engineering standards and guidelines, and review plans for utility installations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Work will include inspection for compliance and/or code of utility installations, collection and analysis of field data, testing of materials, analysis of engineering related data, products and/or functions
Data entry of specific project information including, but not limited to sampling material received, including bill of materials, pay record quantities including ticket items, densities including both soil and asphalt, and verifying final estimate quantities and data with respect to work accomplished on construction projects
Review complex highway plans in various stages of completion for accuracy of utility data
Conduct field inspections for verification of data contained in highway plans while consulting with interdepartmental units and utility owners
Monitor/inspect contractors’ installation of underground and overhead utilities
Verify utilities are being installed in accordance with approved plans, at correct locations, depths, etc.
Coordinate with multiple crews concurrently
Verify utility installation meets all erosion control and permit requirements
Communicate and develop/maintain relationships with various utility companies
Track schedule, progress, and anticipated completion of utility relocations
Compile and distribute summary of schedules, progress, and anticipated completions to NCDOT
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Experience reading and interpreting highway construction plans and utility construction plans
Experience communicating and negotiating with public agencies, contractors, or utility companies
Experience in scheduling and coordinating multiple disciplines associated with the project
Experience planning and coordinating utility relocations
Demonstrated ability performing duties independently with limited supervision
Work independently and complete required tasks
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and survey stakes
Computer proficiency
Maintain neat, legible, and accurate records, including through computer/iPad entry
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years of Construction Inspection Experience (CEI); experience in roadway construction or utilities or utility coordination
Client requested certifications
Active driver’s license
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce
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