Construction Inspector II

About the Role

Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction-related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Inspections may cross multiple disciplines or focus on a specified area of expertise, including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, and more. Responsibilities include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with plans and specifications, preparing inspection reports, and communicating findings to engineers or project managers.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, observation, and inspection in accordance with training and specified procedures to ensure work adheres to contract specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results, including preparing inspection reports and documenting nonconformance.
• Perform basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Interact with clients and site personnel to provide input on resolving findings.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing the scope for testing and inspection services.
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration.
• Assist more senior inspectors on large, complex projects.
• Follow safety rules and practices, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in construction inspection.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

Required certifications (at least three or more from the following areas):

• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils).
• NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist).
• ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding).
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)).
• Other national, regional, state, or local materials-related certifications requiring experience and written examination (if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager).
• ACI certification* in one or more of the following areas:
  • Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
  • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  *ACI certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT, or UT certification(s) have been obtained and concrete field/laboratory testing is not required.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation**. **Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT, or UT certification(s) have been obtained and soils testing is not required.