Construction Inspector

Ditesco, an ESP Associates company, is a Fort Collins-based program management, project management, construction management and civil engineering firm that focuses on delivering high quality services tailored to our client’s needs. Our team is dedicated to continually improving and learning from our past work, and we firmly believe in a collaborative and inclusive work approach. Our work has spanned over 17 years of service to the northern Colorado community. We have been trusted with delivering projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities, transportation, utilities, dams, public spaces, municipal broadband and vertical buildings. Ditesco possesses the ability to ensure a project is delivered wholly and successfully. We focus on providing value through trust, dedication, and hard work, utilizing a total project delivery philosophy that provides clients with a complete management effort from project conception through final close-out.

SUMMARY

The Construction Inspector is an entry level construction management position within Ditesco.  This position will be responsible for the field inspection of and management of projects that include water, wastewater, utility, heavy civil, transportation, and fiber broadband or telecommunications infrastructure construction. The Construction Inspector will ensure that construction and materials comply with approved plans and specifications and industry standards. This position is responsible for applying construction fundamentals of quality assurance, adhering to safety standards and ensuring the built quality of all construction projects.

Ditesco offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, health care; 401k, paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and performance-based bonuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:

• Work at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
• Work with construction managers and engineers to ensure the construction and design intent is achieved on built construction projects.
• Inspect construction work related to water utilities, roadways, fiber broadband, telecommunications, private development projects and enforce project specifications, contract documents and governing standards.
• Conduct inspections and observations of construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Maintain a daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepare and review progress reports.
• Prepare construction documentation such as; daily logs, punch lists, non-conformance reports, etc.
• Document and prepare draft as-built drawings and reports to assist in preparation of record drawings produced by others.
• Coordinate work items, schedule, and communicate amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, citizens, and others as needed. 
• Compile and analyze reports, records and other data to plan, assist with design and/or evaluate projects or programs.
• Review, and compile permit applications including building permits, and municipal and CDOT right of way permits.
• Attend weekly construction progress meetings. 
• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of project elements for plan and specification conformance and quantity tracking.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of construction work.
• Compute monthly estimates of work completed and recommend approval of in place quantities and work completed for supervisor approval.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods to ensure compliance with project specifications and construction budget.
• Schedule and/or review testing of materials such as concrete, soil, and asphalt to verify the physical properties and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Verify material and equipment received is compliant with approval submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
• Interpret design drawings and specifications for contractors and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• A successful candidate will work collaboratively with their coworkers and assigned supervisor to help achieve their respective project and construction management objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications.

• An understanding of construction principles across multiple disciplines including commercial, industrial, heavy civil, telecommunications and transportation industries. 
• Knowledge of current construction and engineering principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of construction materials and ability to identify substandard materials and practices. 
• Knowledge of construction management and the ability to recognize deviations from standards. 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to perform simple statistical analysis.  
• Ability to use spreadsheets, graphics, presentation and word processing software. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and related technical documents. 
• Ability to write inspection reports. 
• Ability to remain current with changing construction methods and practices and to attend lectures, seminars, conferences, etc. 
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 

Education: Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university preferred. 

Special Licensing or Certification:  Interest and desire to obtain an Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) designation progressing to a Certified Construction Manager.

Experience: 1 to 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and people in the construction trades to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts in resolving construction-related issues.   Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical concepts necessary to perform geometry and algebra at a high school graduate level.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, uneven terrain, underground or confined space conditions, building heights, and elevated workspaces.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud requiring appropriate hearing protection.  Routine lifting, carrying or maneuvering items in excess of 75 lbs. such as manhole covers or vault lids.

All employees are required to take OSHA confined space, fall protection, trench safety, CPR and other training classes as may be required by the company.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to travel to projects greater than 50 miles from the main office location.  May be required to perform work at remote job sites for varying lengths of time.