Construction Inspector

Graham & Associates, Inc.•Tucker, GA

16h

About The Position

The Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting and reporting on virtually every phase of the construction process, including, but not limited to, civil site work & utilities, structural, building, and safety& hazardous situations. This position ensures all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors. Establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with architects, engineers, testing labs, general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and the public, where applicable is essential to this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience for Level I Inspector, Minimum of 5 years for Level II Inspector, Minimum of 10 years for Level III Inspector.
Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment relating;
Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, maps, and drawings
Possess the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress, to detect errors in construction projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and associates
Must maintain accurate records and satisfactory compliance with specifications & standards
Must be able to perform specific installation tasks and field measurements
Must have basic math skills to assist with measurements and computations of installed quantities
Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies
Must have an ability to operate a level and understand cut and fills and elevations for grades
Must be able to operate a computer and computer software related to word processing and spreadsheets
Must be able to submit extensive written reports and documentation; construction reports and logs are written and filed daily.
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License required
Water Distribution System and/or Wastewater Collection System Certifications
Must be able to perform specific installation tasks and field measurements
PACP and MACP Certifications (Must be able to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
OSHA 10
Confined Space
Trenching and Shoring
Frequently required to stand up to eight hours or more at a time
Required to walk in rugged conditions
Work in adverse weather conditions
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Frequently works in outside weather conditions
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include infrastructure, the construction of sidewalks, streetscapes, intersection improvements, or bridge and/or roadway improvement, and other structures and installations.
Attend various meetings related to assigned construction projects as needed
Submit detailed documentation of daily construction activities
Responsible for inspecting work for conformance with plans and specifications
Assist with the coordination of required project acceptance testing
Perform materials inspection and acceptance prior to installation
Identify potential problems and notify the Contractor and Project Engineer of any potential problems
Keep Project Engineer and Supervisor abreast of progress throughout the duration of assigned projects
Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual
Compose and submit weekly status reports, weekly percentage completion reports, and daily inspection reports to include: project conditions (i.e. trade manpower and work description), architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions & activities, temperatures, weather conditions, site work, subcontractors and personnel, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, job requirements, photos, videos, delays
Provide Photos which includes photos to verify pre-construction existing building and site conditions (when necessary) and daily photos of entire job site construction progress
Post addendum notes to plans and specifications
Maintain as-built drawings for the duration of the project
Perform related work as required