What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at Watts Architecture & Engineering?
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Watts is an architecture and engineering (A/E) firm excelling in architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, structural engineering and construction monitoring services with offices in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and New York City.
We have a current opening in our Buffalo office for a Construction Inspector for local infrastructure, highway, bridge and other public works construction projects. The position will represent the owner?s interests and provide oversight of the general contractor?s conformance to the contract documents.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the contract requirements
- Understand plans and specifications
- Document the progression of work
- Keep records
- Respond to technical inquiries
- Review shop drawings and material/equipment submittals
- Resolve field problems
- Process payment requests
- Monitor schedule and budget
- Provide overall project communications
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must have solid inspection experience and general all-around knowledge of infrastructure construction including highways, bridges, site work, traffic control, drainage, paving, concrete work and health and safety
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Skilled in the use of standard software applications
- Good attitude and communications skills, including written materials
- NICET Level II or III certification in Transportation Construction Inspection
- In lieu of the NICET certification, we may accept evidence that the person:
1) Has satisfactorily performed similar duties as a former employee of a public agency such as the NYS Department of Transportation;
2) Or has a combination of education and appropriate experience commensurate with the scope of the position;
3) Or qualifies for an equivalent ASCE Grade.
Salary:
- $30 - $50 per hour
Salary : $30 - $50