Construction Inspector - Swinerton Management & Consulting
New Yesterday
$71,500.00 - $107,300.00 Annual Salary
Job Description Summary:
To perform or assist in a variety of construction inspection, quality control and related duties related to a specific discipline, i.e., civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, NDE, and/or electrical, in accordance with Owner issued construction plans and specifications and building and safety codes.
Job Description:
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop understanding and maintain a working knowledge of Company inspection program, Company standards, procedures, codes, and other information required to perform assigned work.
- Inspect projects under construction for conformance to issued plans and specifications and report discrepancies with differing field conditions or conflicts with plans, specifications and regulations.
- Review and recommend approval of construction methods and materials for streets, underground facilities, parks, street lighting and special structures.
- During the construction phase, assist the Project Manager in ensuring that all changes to the plans and specifications are reviewed and approved by the professional-of-record prior to construction by the Contractor.
- Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters and other construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with plans, specifications and regulations.
- Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; attend pre-construction conference as assigned.
- Inspect materials to be submitted for examination or analysis by laboratories.
- Perform routine field tests to verify conformance with contract and code requirements
- Observe and document work performed during progress and upon completion of project.
- Record amounts of materials used and work performed; assist with the approval of billings and progress payments to testing laboratories and contractors, prepare paperwork as required for progress payments.
- Indicate location of various undocumented structures, and discrepancies on plans (differing field conditions).
- Provide customer service, answer questions and consult with stakeholder groups and clients.
- Coordinate work as required with other client departments.
- Prepare activity records and daily reports, assure accuracy of inspection records and project documentation.
- Inspect for Construction job site safety standards and regulations, including traffic control and pedestrian safety; monitoring implementation of Contractor's safety program
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
- Integrity of inspection activities and procedures
- Knowledge of and compliance with Company standards and building and safety codes
- Timely and effective identification and correction of issues and problems
- Effective coordination of inspection schedules
- Accurate documentation including inspection and performance records and reports
- Customer/client satisfaction
- Positive team attitude
- Improved personal and professional growth and education
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Two-year college degree preferred plus minimum 4 years' experience in inspection, construction, operations or equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
- Thorough knowledge of inspection standards, procedures, and applicable building and safety codes
- Ability to develop in-depth understanding of construction plans and specifications and means, methods and design standards used in building projects and compare them with aspects of construction in progress
- Ability to determine acceptability of work based on plans, specifications, codes and applicable standards
- Effective organizational skills and problem solving ability
- Effective English verbal and written communication skills
- Inspection certifications, e.g. ICBO, ICC desired
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to weather, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals at project sites where work is performed
- Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs
- Constant ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception
- Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places
- The noise intensity level is moderate
Summary of Benefits:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
- Location:
- Concord
