Construction Inspector

Position Summary

ASR is seeking a highly experienced, full-time Construction Inspector (CI) to provide on-site surveillance and inspection services for a major design-bid-build construction project at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The project includes large-scale replacement and consolidation of steam, condensate, and hot water piping systems in tunnels, sub-basements, and direct-buried applications; complete mechanical room overhauls (heat exchangers, VFD pumps, PRVs, condensate return units); civil/structural work (manhole repairs, trench drains, concrete access stairs and steam pits); new ventilation and exhaust systems; controls and Siemens BAS integration; demolition and site preparation; electrical and lighting upgrades; and architectural modifications. The CI serves as the Government’s on-site advisor, ensuring all work complies with contract documents, drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.

Qualifications (Required & Preferred)

• Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of construction experience as a construction inspector, contractor superintendent, or quality control manager.

  • Alternative: Minimum of 5 years of construction experience plus a 4-year college degree in Engineering, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certifications attained within the last 10 years.

  • In-depth knowledge of underground utilities, buildings, and general construction trades (demonstrated through education, certifications, or hands-on experience in installation/repair/inspection duties across multiple disciplines such as electrical, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, telecom, structural, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and civil).

  • Capable of reading and interpreting contract drawings and specifications; thorough understanding of local and national building codes.

  • Proficiency in Procore (Construction Management Software) or equivalent construction management/scheduling software.

• State/local government projects that only used federal funding do not qualify.

• Higher preference given to candidates with five (5) or more years of Federal Government construction project experience and/or prior experience on U.S. Coast Guard projects.

• Related Project Type Experience:

  • At least two (2) years of project experience (which may overlap with the 10-year requirement above) in the construction of steam distribution systems, civil/site work, and utilities/mechanical room equipment installation.

  • Candidates must demonstrate applicable experience on similar projects (including design-bid-build or design-build contracts) completed within the last 10 years.

  • Provide project details including type, scope, location, delivery method, cost, and role.

• Highly Preferred:

  • QA/QC certifications.

  • Advanced degrees or additional certifications directly related to construction inspection or the trades listed above.

  • Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects from mobilization through final completion.

  • Prior U.S. Coast Guard project experience is a plus.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Physical ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Willingness to work in all site conditions (noise, dust, heights, enclosed spaces, adverse weather, unstable footing, ladders, etc.).

  • Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) via the DoD Contractor Verification System (CVS) if required for access; must pass all security/background requirements.

  • Professional appearance and conduct at all times; must not discredit the U.S. Coast Guard, DHS, or the Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction, quality control, progress, and other meetings as needed; take and distribute minutes as directed.

• Review and become thoroughly familiar with all contract documents, progress schedules (including network diagrams), submittals, and proposed changes; provide comments, cost estimates, and schedule impact analyses to the FDCC PM.

• Perform daily on-site inspection and surveillance of all construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.

• Witness field tests, review testing reports, maintain test logs, and verify material conformance.

• Monitor survey/layout operations, as-built drawings, and field annotations for accuracy.

• Maintain submittal status logs and UniFormat filing systems.

• Identify and document safety violations; inform the Prime Construction Contractor (PCC) and alert the COR of severe or repeated issues.

• Review and comment on payment requests, certified payrolls, schedule updates, and as-built drawings; verify quantities, stored materials, and labor.

• Maintain a bound Inspector’s Daily Diary (to be turned over to the KO at project completion) and orderly working files for all project documentation.

• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports (by noon each Friday) via e-mail, including a minimum of four dated and captioned photographs.

• Participate in pre-final and final inspections, develop detailed punch lists, and verify completion of all items prior to final payment.

• Conduct labor standards interviews (minimum 2 random employees per month) and document on SF 1445.

• Notify the KO (via COR/PM) of any potential claims, disputes, or discrepancies.

• Archive all reports, photographs, and documents electronically and on CD-ROM as required.

• Perform all inspection services whenever contractor personnel are on site (limited to 40 hours/week unless overtime is authorized).

Salary

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.