Construction Inspector

This position is an RFP position and is contingent upon contract award. 

Goldbelt Operations Support Services, LLC (GbOSS) offers expert construction, renovation, and support services. GbOSS has expertise in construction, renovation, and support services, from design-build to finish work. GbOSS utilizes a skillset as general contractors to assist federal clients and is 8(a) certified.

Summary:

GbOSS is in search of a Construction Inspector (CI). The Construction Inspector (CI) provides on-site oversight, inspection, and quality assurance for construction, renovation, and repair activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role ensures all work complies with contract requirements, applicable building codes, safety standards, and Coast Guard specifications. The Construction Inspector documents progress, identifies deficiencies, and serves as a technical liaison between project stakeholders, contractors, and personnel.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a variety of Inspection duties that broadly defined will include monitoring the effectiveness of construction contractor quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, or inspection of USCG facilities for facility maintenance issues
• Ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Make on-site inspections of construction project(s) and provide written reports
• Perform reviews including, but not limited to, equipment and material submittals, progress charts, quality control (QC) and Safety Plans, and various work plans
• Photograph the construction progress and logically file the records and transmit as required
• Monitor the Contractor’s Quality Control Program for compliance with appropriate
• Research and identify design and/or construction problems and provide recommendations to the USCG Construction Project Manager/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Contracting Officer (KO)
• Witness acceptance testing, commissioning, and participate in inspections
• Perform inspection of construction and USCG facilities
• Meet with the USCG to keep them informed of changes to work or schedule constraints
• Review daily Contractor’s Reports and prepare Reports
• Monitor job-site safety and compliance
• Monitor and maintain a complete, updated file of approved submittals for the construction contract. Review construction contractor's submittal, check against the materials being installed, and monitor schedule of submittals
• Maintain field records such as correspondence, construction contractor daily reports, test results, solid waste disposal acceptance receipts, progress payments, modifications, etc.
• Review and assist in resolving technical issues; including construction contractor Request for Information (RFI) and/or Design Clarification Request (DCR), construction contractor progress schedules and requests for information
• Prepare supporting information for proposed modifications
• Prepare field sketches measurements and recommend solutions to USCG COR
• Maintain a current set of contract plans and specifications with executed modifications posted
• Ensure the construction contractor is maintaining a current set of as-built drawings and updates the construction schedule
• Perform labor interviews when directed by the KO or COR
• Perform pre-construction plan reviews
• Arrange for transfer of documents, O&M manuals, spare parts, tools, as-built drawings, keys, and guarantees to the CG
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements Noncompliance shall be brought to the attention of the COR and the construction contractor. Observe representative construction contractor’s on-site samplings and tests, to assure that the test procedures are satisfactory
• Keep the COR fully informed of any technical or contractual difficulties encountered during performance
• Review payment requests/invoices and provide recommendations to the USCG construction contract COR
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations including preparation of cost estimates and time/schedule impacts on potential construction changes to the Project Manager/COR
• Perform other duties as needed

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic construction management/reporting tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• All CIs shall complete the following training courses within 120 days of contract award. If the CI has already completed the trainings, but no longer hold an active certification, they must complete training necessary to recertify:
• Contractors Quality Management course (CQM-C) (provided by one of the following vendors)
  • Associated General Contractors
  • Associated Builders and Contractors
  • Online training meeting USACE/NAVFAC CQM-C
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification (CI must carry Department of Labor card)
• Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL) Certification
• Construction Industry 8-hour Confined Spaces Entry Certification

A CI candidate can meet the minimum qualifications for this contract by meeting either the Engineer/Architect qualifications described in “a” below OR the Experienced Tradesperson qualifications described in “b” below.  In addition, all CI candidates must meet the minimum qualifications identified in “c” below. 

1. Engineer / Architect:

• • ABET accredited 4-year Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management Degree (Must show degree and year received, major, and name of school/college/university degree received from)
  • At least 5 years total experience inspecting or managing multiple construction contracts involving multiple disciplines/trades
  • At least 3 years of construction oversight experience within the last 7 years on projects with a construction dollar value of approximately $500k-$5M (per project). (Must show position title held and description of responsibilities, construction project start/completion dates, construction dollar value of project, and description of project.  Must be time on site working on the project.)
  • QA/QC inspector experience and knowledge of managing multi-trade construction projects

2. Experienced Tradesperson:

• • High School Level Education (Must show name of school and year graduated)
  • At least 10 years of total experience in construction management, construction supervision, facility management, or quality control
  • At least 5 years of construction oversight experience within the last 10 years on projects with a construction dollar value of approximately $500k-$5M (per project). (Must show position title held and description of responsibilities, construction project start/completion dates, construction dollar value of project, and description of project.  Must be time on site working on the project.)
  • Experience as a construction superintendent, providing both supervision and QA/QC duties
  • Experience with facility and building systems (building envelope, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural, etc.), and managing all building trades, subcontracts and construction safety

3. Requirements for all Construction Inspectors:

• • Experience with design-build or design-bid-build contracts (Must show position title held, project location, and description of project)
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in inspecting facilities and construction for compliance with contract requirements
  • Physically, must be able to; climb and maintain body balance; use hands and arms fully; stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods; and see well (either naturally or with correction)
• Must meet all HSPD-12 requirements, including eligibility for a Tier I/SF-85 (NACI or equivalent) background investigation and issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC) through TASS, and maintain approval to access Coast Guard or DoD facilities, systems, and sensitive but unclassified information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience with federal, military, or government construction projects is highly preferred

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.