The ideal candidate as a junior inspector will be extremely observant and attentive to detail. The prime responsibilities of a Junior Inspector (Civil) include ensuring compliance with all contract documents, enforcing regulations that pertain to the construction, observing work in progress to assure conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship. Construction inspections may include foundations, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering and a large variety of other complex transportation and building construction activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures contractors compliance with Contract Documents.
- Create and maintain accurate detailed project records to ensure that all projects are executed in accordance with the contract, design, budget, and schedule.
- Report to the Senior Inspector on the status of the project, including any issues that occurred.
- Construction oversight to monitor contractor’s progress, workmanship and general conformance with the contract documents.
- Reviews design, safety, quality plans and all construction phase submittals associated with the Project.
- Develops daily, weekly, monthly reports to the Senior Inspector on the status of the project, including any issues that occurred.
- Works with Senior Inspector to review requests for change from the field.
- Conforms to Safety Site Specific Work Plan (SSSWP) to ensure safety of the job
- Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation’s safety vision and goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 0-5 years relevant work experience required.
- Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of reading contract plans and review construction schedules.
- Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.
- Effective communication, motivation, and team performance skills required
- Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare daily reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in engineering, construction management or related field
- Certifications by the International Code Council (ICC/ICBO), e.g. Building Inspector, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plans Review.
- Practitioner experience with construction and construction management.
- Demonstrated construction experience on bridges, highways, and/or railroad environments.