
Construction Inspectors - Water / Wastewater
Pittsburgh, PA · HybridFull-time$70–90K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to inspect medium- to large-scale water and wastewater projects throughout Western Pennsylvania. Under a Construction Manager’s supervision, inspectors monitor contractor activities, verify work and materials against plans and specifications, coordinate treatment and pumping station start-ups, and support safe construction operations. The role is full-time, based in Pittsburgh or Indiana, Pennsylvania, and offers a hybrid work environment.
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What You Will Do: GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Services team in the Pennsylvania area to inspect medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout Western PA. At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 1. Serve as a construction inspector on water/wastewater projects under the general supervision of the Construction Manager. 2. Tracks and inspects daily activities of the contractor, measuring completed items of work and recording them for payment. 3. Determines when the project materials and procedures are not in compliance with project plans or specifications. Submit daily diaries or inspection logs, detailing all daily activities, labor, and equipment. 4. Provide guidance and coordination to contractors and owners during equipment start-up of treatment and pumping station facilities 5. Inspect traffic controls and other worksite items for safety and compliance to standards. 6. Coordinates with the contractor, owner and general public, as necessary, to facilitate construction operations. Education | Experience: What you will bring to our firm: 1. High school graduate/GED 2. Valid driver's license 3. 5+ years of experience inspecting water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and reservoirs. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions. Company Overview: At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Location: Pittsburgh, PA ; Indiana, PA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emplo er, including veterans and disability status.
How this job compares
Set against the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–90K/yr
- US median$76–115K/yr133 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $80K, is 16% below the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Inspector salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Construction Inspector jobs in Pennsylvania and 774 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Stantec16 open
- Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.14 open
- Fisher Associates9 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (535 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 438 of the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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