Electrical Construction Inspector

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports.
• Develop daily construction for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application tool.
• Recognize construction problems and apply standard techniques and procedures to solve the problem.
• Evaluate and review contractor schedules and pay applications and make recommendations to project supervisor and/or construction manager.
• Function as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Evaluate and manage the quality of work being installed.
• Review progression of work to monitor and reconcile against construction schedule.
• Evaluate the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and make recommendations to project supervisor and/or construction manager.
• Read/Understand contractor submittals, Request-For-Information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawing.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to project supervisor and/or construction manager.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the project supervisor/construction manager, or other designee.
• Keep detailed records of the contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process.
• Evaluate the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and make recommendations to the project supervisor/construction manager.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
• Absorb input and feedback to others in the field such as subcontractors and work colleagues to constantly complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to specifications.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to DME’s related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Experience in electrical/communication construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in electrical construction testing requirements?
• Ability to read/interpret project plans, drawings, blueprints.
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Highly familiar with road safety and traffic control management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by DME’s health, safety, and harassment policies

About the Role

DM Enterprise (DME) is multi-disciplinary engineering MBE/DBE firm located in Maryland. DME offers a wide range of civil engineering services including, water/wastewater utilities engineering services, environmental engineering, construction management, geospatial technology, IT solutions, inspection services, program management, project controls, constructability review, geotechnical, structural design and valve assessment for both public agencies and private corporations. DME’s principals have over 50 years of combined experience and are committed to achieving the highest safety standards on all of their projects while bringing a unique set of capabilities when serving as the project owner’s representative. DME routinely incorporates risk analysis and mitigation on all projects while ensuring that the proper budgetary controls and cost constraints are integrated to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.