Construction Inspector

Compensation Range

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Develop understanding and maintain a working knowledge of Company inspection program, standards, procedures, codes, and other information required to perform assigned work
• Inspect projects under construction for conformance to issued plans and specifications and report discrepancies with differing field conditions or conflicts with plans, specifications and regulations
• Review and recommend approval of construction methods and materials for streets, underground facilities, parks, street lighting and special structures
• During the construction phase, assist the Project Manager in ensuring that all changes to the plans and specifications are reviewed and approved by the professional-of-record prior to construction by the Contractor
• Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters and other construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with plans, specifications and regulations
• Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; attend pre-construction conference as assigned
• Inspect materials to be submitted for examination or analysis by laboratories
• Perform routine field tests to verify conformance with contract and code requirements
• Observe and document work performed during progress and upon completion of project
• Record amounts of materials used and work performed; assist with the approval of billings and progress payments to testing laboratories and contractors, prepare paperwork as required for progress payments
• Indicate location of various undocumented structures, and discrepancies on plans (differing field conditions)
• Provide customer service, answer questions and consult with stakeholder groups and clients
• Coordinate work as required with other client departments
• Prepare activity records and daily reports, assure accuracy of inspection records and project documentation
• Inspect for Construction job site safety standards and regulations, including traffic control and pedestrian safety; monitoring implementation of Contractor’s safety program
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• AA/AAS college degree preferred plus minimum 4 years’ experience in inspection, construction, operations or equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
• Thorough knowledge of inspection standards, procedures, and applicable building and safety codes
• Ability to develop in-depth understanding of construction plans and specifications and means, methods and design standards used in building projects and compare them with aspects of construction in progress
• Ability to determine acceptability of work based on plans, specifications, codes and applicable standards
• Effective organizational skills and problem solving ability
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills
• Inspection certifications, e.g. ICBO, ICC desired