Construction Inspector

Summary

The Construction Inspector acts as our client’s representative on assigned project sites. The inspector performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work. The inspector works closely with the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Identifies site construction issues.
• Monitors construction progress for compliance with codes, permit conditions and contract documents.
• Attends various meetings as needed related to construction projects.
• Answers inquiries and complaints from residents or community members.
• Obtains measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR).
• Completes and files daily reports.
• Coordinates construction materials testing with company staff or performs on-site testing when needed.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected.
• Verifies proper materials are being used prior to installation.
• Communicates potential problems to the contractor and project engineer.
• Keep project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project.
• Follows and carries out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Computes quantities and costs when requested.
• Communicates professionally with contractors, county or municipal inspectors and staff.
• Reviews pay applications and confirms quantities and/or the percentage of completion values being requested are accurate.
• Implements company safety policies.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned. For example, utility research, as-built plans, quantity take offs, assisting with field survey or construction staking, etc.

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector through Envirocert or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Certifications in American Concrete Institute (ACI), ICC or MCA are preferred but not required.
• ODOT soil, aggregate, concrete, and pavement certifications are preferred but not required.

Knowledge And Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in the construction industry as an inspector on site construction projects.
• Experience working on municipal or governmental construction projects.
• Knowledge of how to scale and measure distances.
• Knowledge of surveying procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of standard specifications for infrastructure, in particular drainage improvements, grading and sewer, construction in Ohio and their application.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Ability to operate a level and an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to interact with contractors, clients and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplications, and divisions accurately.
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for up to eight hours or more at a time; work in adverse weather conditions

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28