Senior Construction Inspector

General Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications.
• Inspect projects across multiple disciplines such as structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc., including visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials.
• Communicate findings to engineers or project managers and collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues.
• Adhere to strict safety standards and perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and prepare inspection reports documenting nonconformances.
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with project managers and maintain equipment operation and calibration.
• Lead, provide direction, and coordinate activities of lower-level inspectors.
• Follow safety rules and practices and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in construction inspection.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
• 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 be considered 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
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.