Construction Engineer / Inspector - Planning Team

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Entry Level
📍Location:
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

💻Work Arrangement: 
This is a hands-on inspection role that requires a combination of office and field work. Employees regularly travel to active sites to perform inspections/work. When not working in the field, employees are based in our Colorado Springs office to complete documentation and prepare for upcoming inspections. Regular travel to project sites is required. This position is not eligible for remote work.

💰Compensation Range:
Compensation range: $33.00-$42.00 per hour. This position is considered non-exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Job Summary: 
Basis Partners Construction Planner position is a blend of technical, administrative, and field experience requiring minimal supervision of tasks. The Construction Planner will have decision-making responsibilities, receive instruction on specific objectives, and provide solutions to unconventional and/or complex problems. This position serves in the role of planner for a defined segment of a large program under guidance of a lead construction quality planner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties and responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 
Developing and maintaining effective and efficient documentation throughout the project in a timely manner by:
  • Completing field assessments (using both online resources and existing field conditions), anticipated construction layouts, comprehensive quantity takeoffs, and approximate cost estimates based on established criteria.
  • Creating initial project documentation for review and incorporating stakeholder comments into final documentation for submittal.
  • Maintaining accurate project documentation by systematically uploading digital deliverables onto cloud servers and updating asset management databases.
  • Following standard operating procedures to maintain program quality control.
Planning, inspecting, and evaluating construction work to ensure compliance with all codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and contract/project specifications by:
  • Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Attending required agency training.
  • Assessing infrastructure elements with standard inspection tools and specialized equipment.
  • Measuring and documenting planned construction quantities using basic mathematics and geometry.
  • Providing justification for possible construction change orders.
  • Evaluating third-party information against field conditions and developing plans to correct deficiencies.
Acting independently by:
  • Communicating regularly with appropriate program personnel including internal teams, agency representatives, and contractors.
  • Following priorities from the planning lead and adjusting work tasks based on changing program needs.
  • Attending internal and external planning and field inspection meetings to support program needs.
  • Leading preconstruction meetings with contractors, field and lead inspectors, and agency administrators, inspectors, and specialty groups.
  • Attending final punch list walkthroughs with internal teams, agency representatives, and contractors to evaluate constructed infrastructure for general conformance to contract documents.
  • Answering project-related questions from citizens and field inspectors.
  • Supporting field inspection coverage and training future construction planners as needed.
Promotes Basis Partners values and reputation by:
  • Interacting with colleagues, clients, contractors, and the public in a professional manner.
  • Maintaining safe and clean work environment by:
    • Wearing proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
    • Keeping equipment (including vehicle) clean and maintained.
    • Providing site leadership (mentoring, coaching, advising implementing) for safety program by continuously identifying, anticipating, and preventing safety, health, and hazard concerns by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions while on construction site. 
Other duties and responsibilities: 
  • Maintaining good attendance.
  • Maintaining a productive and team focused work environment by:
    • Performing other duties as assigned.
    • Supporting and adhering to Basis Partners business and team practices and policies included but not limited to those found in the Basis Employee Handbook.
  • Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by:
    • Attending relevant training and achieving advanced inspection certifications as required.
    • Demonstrating the application of skills learned.
    • Working with your direct supervisor/manager to determine developmental needs related to your personal development and Basis Partners goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or five (5) or more years of transportation construction inspection experience.
  • Ability to obtain required project or client specific certifications as needed.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or actively working toward obtaining EIT with the long-term goal of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • Basic drafting experience.
  • Current inspection-related certifications, such as:
    • CDOT Basics
    • Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor (TECS)
    • Work Zone Traffic Control
    • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
    • Confined Space Entry
    • Erosion Control or other applicable inspection certifications
Travel:
Regular travel to construction site(s) is required and is generally within City limits. 
Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance coverage (per Basis Vehicle Policy) and an acceptable driving record.

About Us:
Basis Partners is a Colorado-based, people, team, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry.

We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride.

It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live.

At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training.

It’s in our core to care for our community, our team, and our clients. Helping with the infrastructure of our community is a source of pride for our team.  We can drive down a road, interstate, or cross a bridge and say, 'Wow, I was on a team that helped with that project!

Our team lives and works here and we want to make sure we give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local organizations. We love to 'keep it local'!

Check us out on social media and our website to learn more about us:
Website www.basisp.com
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Benefits
Basis Partners' purpose is to empower our team and create an environment where everyone can succeed at work while living happy and healthy lives. We have built a culture, work environment, and benefits package to support that purpose!
  • 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account with Basis contribution
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance (short term and long term)
  • Company-paid life insurance and buy up provision
  • Paid time off (PTO and Holiday)
  • Parental leave (pregnancy and parental)
  • Training and career progression to support and encourage you throughout the different stages of your career goals
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Company provided vehicle for field assignments
This job posting does not include all the duties and responsibilities that may be required. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent may change over time and are subject to review and adjustment, with or without notice.
 
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