Civil Inspector Jobs

Requisition ID: 168892

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southwest District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Quality Inspector, you will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a specific scope of work such as concrete and civil work. You will also perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize your effectiveness, you must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to your specific assignment.

District Overview

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects, we typically self-perform a large portion of the work. We do self-performance work such as mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, utilities and more. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry with safety, quality, costs and schedule in mind.

Location

Phoenix AZ

Responsibilities

• Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.
• Correctly interpret and utilized codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work
• Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals
• Ensures that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required
• Understand typical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work
• Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility
• Determine required frequency of inspections and tests
• Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.
• Listen to and takes appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation
• Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of the work.
• Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as required
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan
• Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to your specific area of responsibility.
• Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team
• Verify inspection and test compliance with the applicable contract documents, codes and standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Be motivated and work productively.
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in safe manner.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

•     Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one of these years in a QA/QC position); or a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two of these years in a QA/QC position).
• Must have a minimum 5 years' experience in a quality and/or inspection position
•     Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.
•     Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.
•     Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise
•     Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.

Other Requirements:

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.