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We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

For nearly 70 years, Lowe Engineers has built a reputation for engineering excellence, trusted relationships, and exceptional client service throughout the Southeast. Now, as Lowe Engineers, A Part of MacKay, we're building on that legacy as part of a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm. This partnership creates new opportunities for our employees to collaborate across disciplines, work on meaningful projects, and build long-term careers while continuing to serve clients with the quality and responsiveness Lowe is known for.

We are seeking a full-time Capital Improvements Construction Inspector to join our team in Atlanta, GA, supporting projects across neighboring municipalities. Design experience in stormwater design projects is preferred. Some travel to neighboring cities is required.

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Position Summary:

The Capital Improvements Construction Inspector monitors public infrastructure projects to verify that construction complies with approved plans, specifications, contracts, applicable codes, and safety requirements. The inspector documents progress, identifies deficiencies, coordinates with project stakeholders, and supports the timely delivery of high-quality capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect construction activities for capital improvement projects, including roads, drainage systems, parks, and other public assets.
Inspect the public infrastructure being constructed by private developers are part of a development permit. This may include new roads, right turn lanes, sidewalk, curb and gutter, stormwater, etc.
Work with third party Construction Engineering Inspections Verify that materials, workmanship, dimensions, grades, elevations, and installations conform to approved plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, schedules, testing reports, and change documentation relevant to field activities.
Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, photographs, quantity records, field notes, and records of labor, equipment, weather, and site conditions.
Identify nonconforming work and communicate deficiencies promptly to the contractor and project manager; monitor corrective action through completion.
Coordinate inspections, on-site engineering, testing, shutdowns, access, and construction sequencing with contractors, consultants, utility representatives, operations staff, and regulatory agencies.
Verify installed quantities and support review of contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, and project closeout documentation.
Monitor compliance with approved traffic control, erosion control, environmental, accessibility, and jobsite safety requirements.
Attend preconstruction, progress, and closeout meetings and provide clear updates on field conditions, risks, and outstanding work.
Participate in substantial-completion inspections, prepare punch lists, and confirm completion of corrective work.
Coordinate with the department to questions or concerns from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders and refer issues as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or technical training in construction, civil engineering, architecture, surveying, or a related field is preferred.
Three years of progressively responsible experience inspecting or constructing civil, utility, facility, or public works projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, plans, specifications, testing procedures, and quality-control practices.