Construction Inspector

Responsibilities

• We are looking for highly qualified and experienced Construction Inspectors whom have worked on private, federal, state or locally administered construction projects.
• The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of projects specific to the applicable discipline.
• Duties and responsibilities may include:
• Construction management
• Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents
• Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor
• Performing materials testing and maintaining testing logs
• Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor
• Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project
• Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies
• Performing sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations
• Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates
• Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis, keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate is desirable.
• Must have relevant construction experience in the discipline applying in addition to the required certifications and qualifications.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to read/interpret plans and specifications.
• Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required.
• Inspection Skills: Applicants must have demonstrated inspection and management experience with transportation, utility, transit, and/or building construction projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements.
• Must have experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews; experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions.
• Duties may include:
• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 100 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
• Work from heights exceeding 6 feet
• Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits