Construction Inspector

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.

Job Summary

Assists in construction inspection under general supervision. Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.

The area of coverage will include Dayton, Atascocita, Cleveland, and New Caney.

Accountability And Duties

• Attends various meetings as needed related to assigned construction projects
• Submit detailed documentation of daily construction activities
• Assist with coordination of required project acceptance testing
• Perform materials inspection and acceptance prior to installation
• Point out potential problems to the contractor and project engineer, and keep project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project
• Perform specific installation tasks, field measurements and assigned duties
• Interpret and implement company and department mandated safety policies
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks
• Submits extensive written reports and documentation
• Completes and files construction reports and logs daily
• Maintains a good relationship with clients, sub consultants, municipalities and contractors
• Assists with all CM activities Develops and improves the contract admin process
• Conducts on site observations and resolves construction admin problems
• Keeps supervisor informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis
  
  

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Valid driver’s license.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Education And/or Experience

High school/GED, minimum of 2 years experience in related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be familiar with Public Works Standard Specifications
• Must be a good communicator
• Able to read plans and have a good understanding of project specifications
• Must have basic math skills to assist with measurements and computations of installed quantities
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades
• Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary
• Ability to design/engineer moderately difficult engineering projects
• Demonstrated project management skills and multitasking are essential
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework
• Knowledge of industry related software
• Must be fluent in the English language
  
  

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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer’s Disclaimer

• Position subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
  
  

Manhard does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Manhard employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Manhard and approved by the Manhard Talent Acquisition Team.

Manhard Consulting is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent our culture and achievements.

Benefits for eligible employees: Manhard Benefit Overview