Senior Construction Inspector

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. Inspection activities include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of construction projects to monitor quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials.
• Communicate findings to engineers or project managers and collaborate on solutions to potential issues.
• Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed to ensure work aligns with contract specifications.
• Document findings and results clearly, including nonconformance reports.
• 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.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate activities of lower-level inspectors.
• Perform advanced fieldwork and assist with project management.
• Follow safety rules and practices, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues 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 4-6 years’ experience in construction inspection.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

Successful completion of related internal safety certifications. At least four or more certifications in the following areas:

• NICET Level III certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils).
• NICET Level III 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).
• ICC Master of Special Inspection.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)).
• Other national, regional, state, and local materials-related certifications requiring experience and written examination may also be considered.
• 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 and 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.