Chief Inspector

Responsibilities

• Sound implementation of construction policies and procedures.
• Direct all aspects of the construction process to meet Company goals.
• Monitor safety, compliance, productivity and workload as needed to maximize efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Facilitate and support the construction process.
• Manage the utilization of resources to ensure safety, compliance and productivity.
• Monitor workload and re-balance as needed to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Company standards and procedures Federal, DOT and OSHA; State and Local: codes, regulations and requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work including SOP's, work order historicals, daily completion reporting, sketches, Operator Qualification, etc.
• Cookordination of work packages to the team and ensuring representation on all projects before starting.
• Cookordination of all Field Meetings necessary to progress the projects, including pre-construction meetings, safety meetings, notifications and all daily tail gate / daily safety brief meetings.
• Cookordination of welding operations between CWI and Radiography contractors.

Requirements

• Personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required with course work in Building Inspection, Home Inspection, Construction Technology, Drafting and Mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree preferred BUT experience will be reviewed and accepted for this position.
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACI concrete certified, NETTCP paving certified, PCI certified and NACE level certification.
• Experience with daily reporting to include electronic software such as Appia or Field manager software; must be able to submit in PDF format via e-mail, Excel version of Daily Report with daily photos contained in the report by completion of workday.
• Must have portable computer for field use and device capable of taking pictures (smart phone or digital camera).
• Five plus (5+) years of proven managerial experience with a focus on construction policies and practices.
• Technical competence to prudently apply and support construction operations while adhering to National Grid policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems, engineering, construction & maintenance practices, gas utilization equipment, gas metering; Federal, State, and Municipal Codes are essential.
• Familiarity with Construction standards, Work Methods, Rules for Safe Operation, and associated procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required, in addition to planning, organizing and computer skills.
• Prior experience dealing with diverse groups such as gas and/or electric customers, government officials, etc. in a tactful and diplomatic manner is vital.
• Ability to work days or nights.
• Ability to work extended workdays and prolonged work weeks as needed.
• Ability to move work location as needed.
• Candidate must be fluent with Microsoft Office programs. In particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.