Civil Construction Inspector

About Bering Straits Global Innovation, LLC

Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC (BSGI) was developed to provide general construction services to a variety of commercial and government agencies and to take advantage of Bering Straits Native Corporation and its companies’ previous experience in commercial and institutional building construction, alarm system monitoring service, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and other related services.

About this position: Civil Construction Inspector       Location – Alamogordo and Charma, NM

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•         Become familiar with all related contractual documents including construction plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction schedules during the construction process and check for compliance with Reclamation engineering and safety standards and procedures.

•         Verify elevations and coordinates of installed work or staking against construction drawings.

•         Verify the CC is performing work within the Government land boundaries, Right-of-Ways, or Easements.

•         Attend all construction-related meetings, as appropriate to the position.

•         Be on-site when CC is on-site to observe and inspect the activities, process, and products of the CC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Occasional work outside normal working hours for early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required if construction activities are going on.

•         Generate and submit daily inspection reports with photos.

•         Oversee quality control of CC’s work and safety for the construction project and observe and inspect Contractor’s work and/or task activities including confirmation of work performance, supplies, and materials installed; and that they meet the Government specification’s standards.

•         Assist Reclamation field staff regarding quality control and safety measures for ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract specifications, drawings, the CC’s safety and health plan, and the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).

•         Other tasks assigned by the Construction Manager.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

•         Education Requirements: None

•         Level of Experience Requirements: At least three years of experience in similar construction projects

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

•         Knowledge of engineering principles applicable to a wide range of duties sufficient to modify and adapt standard engineering practices to solve a variety of engineering problems as related to water systems including wells, water treatment, and water distribution systems (including controls and other aspects), and to address the specialized circumstances/requirements for some project.

• Must be proficient in understanding specifications, drawings, drawing redlines, and other contract-related engineering documents. Proficient in inspecting the work product and ensuring compliance with the specifications, drawings, and other contract-related engineering documents.
• Proficient with earthwork activities such as excavating, stockpiling, hauling, placement, compaction, and Contractor’s QC testing of earthen materials.
• Proficient in concrete activities such as formwork, scaffolding, reinforcement, methods of placement and finishing, cold weather protection, curing, and documenting Contractor’s QC testing of concrete placements. Must have experience with placement of Controlled Low Strength Materials (CLSM).
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for heavy civil construction activities.
• Knowledge in land surveying and able to conduct physical site surveys as quality control to ensure construction contractor’s work is accurate.
• Understands crane safety and use of preplanning for critical lifts.
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for removal of vegetation (trees, brushes, etc.) from construction areas.
• Proficient in OSHA and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) regulations and the differences between the two safety requirements (OSHA 30 Hours Construction Training and/or RSHS 32 Hours Training). Base CPR, First Aid, automated external defibrillator (AED), and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP). Optional:  OSHA Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, and Fall Protection & Prevention.
• Presents a professional demeanor, attentive listener, proactive, works independently with little oversight, engage and actively participate in teams, proficient in communication of ideas, technical subjects, concerns, and ability to provide potential solutions.
• Proficient in written and oral communication at a professional level and able to compose written documentation that is professional, thorough, clear, and precise that requires little to no correction. Proficient using MS Office with a focus on Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, etc.
• Mental and physical ability to work the required hours, in ambient weather conditions, and mobilize around construction site.
• Proactive and self-motivated. Performs in a professional, responsible manner. Works independently and as a team member and follows industry standards.  Demonstrates proficiency in construction projects at managing time efficiently, working independently, and adhering to schedule.

Preferred

•         None

Supervisory Responsibilities

•         This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.  

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

•         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.    

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the ability to climb up and down ladders, walk on uneven, shifting surfaces, dirt, mud and gravel & up and down hills as well as occasional work in confined spaces.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed both on active construction sites with exposure to all types of weather heat, cold, rain, snow, exposure to dust, dirt and noise, as well as in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

Physical Setting: Primarily outdoors

Schedule and Flexibility:  The typical work week is 40 hours but may be up to 10 hours per day and up to 50 hours a week.  Core work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM MDT, Monday through Friday; however, when necessary to meet construction schedule demands, the workday may occasionally change in start and end time and exceed 8 hours per day and/or the workweek may exceed 40 hours per week or include Friday through Sunday. Occasional travel may be required. Occasional “off-shift” evening/weekend/holiday work may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.