Project Inspector - Highways

SUMMARY:

The Project Inspector performs construction observation and testing of various construction activities. This position deals with inspecting and monitoring projects and developments to make sure they’re following specific standards, construction plans, schedules, bid items, permits and documents. It may require extensive experience with technical training or an equivalent certification. Certification (i.e. ICC, ACI, MTRB etc) is preferred and required for special inspection.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety standards and construction activities methods.
• Good problem solving/analysis skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and written.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outside with increased noise levels.
• Knowledgeable in use of computers, Microsoft Suites, iPads, and digital cameras.
• Minimum High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree would be beneficial.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection instructions.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in how to use standard mechanical and electrical instruments, gauges, and test rigs.
• Ability to work outside occasionally in environmental, atmospheric, and sometimes hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and conditions that are associated with construction and development projects.
• Certifications and Special Inspection helpful.
• Positive service oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift, reach, finger, or grasp, feel, talk, hear, and to do repetitive motion.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years of inspection and/or construction experience preferred.
• Able to do basic math.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform and/or record material testing on-site as required for compliance and acceptance.
• Depending on project – Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections with contractor and ensure contractor maintains BMP reports, training log, NPDES permits and updates to the BMPs.
• Input inspection details and other related information onto the computer system, update and retrieve information if necessary, prepare daily reports, photo reports, monthly reports and logs.
• Inspect projects during different stages of construction to make sure they are following applicable codes, ordinances and regulations, manage quality of materials used, and labor staff personnel.
• Coordinate projects and provide information to contractors, consultants, developers, and staff.
• Respond to the public by providing them with information and resolving any complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Use standard mechanical and electrical instruments, gauges and test rigs.
• Reports; observing and recording on-site construction activities.
• Read current schedule and understand what work is on-going, recognize and question a delay/discrepancy.
• Look over and interpret maps, specifications, plans, diagrams and contract specifications.

The statement contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.