What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at HotFoot Recruiters?
Title: Field Observer
Type: Direct Hire
Hours: Full-Time / On-site
Pay: $75,000 - 105,000
Company Profile:
A well-established consulting engineering firm specializing in the design of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and technology systems. With decades of experience, the company delivers reliable and energy-efficient design solutions for various building types, including educational, medical, justice, mission-critical, aviation, and governmental facilities.
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector and/or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (or willingness to obtain post-employment).
- Working knowledge of construction standards for mechanical, plumbing, and/or electrical systems.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including graphical interfaces and installation practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for client interactions and detailed reporting.
- Ability to work well within a team structure and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally while working with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and navigate active work environments.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check for security clearance requirements
Highly Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive experience in at least one field of construction related to building mechanical or electrical systems.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam and Procore software.
- Experience creating complex spreadsheets for project commissioning and functional testing.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes for HVAC, power distribution, access control, surveillance, and lighting systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot system malfunctions and propose coordinated solutions.
- Certification as a Commissioning Services Provider.
Responsibilities:
Conduct construction administration by overseeing contractor installations for compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ICC, BICSI).
- Prepare detailed reports documenting construction progress, deficiencies, and required corrections.
- Coordinate pre-construction and construction meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Act as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for electrical and mechanical projects as contracted.
- Assess existing building conditions, identify repair or replacement needs, and prepare detailed reports.
- Perform special inspections and oversee contractor performance for specific tasks, including fire and smoke damper testing, duct smoke detector certification, and electrical grounding verification.
- Review and approve contractor pay applications and process AIA documentation.
- Conduct quality control checks for project design review prior to final documentation release.
- Gather photos and documentation during pre-design field investigations and system assessments.
- Review closeout documentation, such as as-built drawings and O&M manuals, and identify any missing or incorrect items.
Offered:
- Competitive wages and benefits, including an employer-funded profit-sharing plan and a 401(k) plan with safe-harbor contributions.
- Excellent work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000
