Special Inspector - ICC Certified

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961.

We are a responsive team of engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure.

Our ecosystem mindset facilitates collaboration harnessing the collective ingenuity of Kleinfelder and our partners to deliver the right solutions to our clients every day on every project.

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 35 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder is seeking a qualified responsible candidate for the position of Special Inspector to perform inspection duties on a large scale/multi year project in the vicinity of the Augusta Georgia and Columbia South Carolinametropolitanareas. We need inspectors and technicians who are comfortable being actively engaged on construction sites performing special inspections and testing of construction materials in the field. This role offers a dynamic work environment the opportunity to work on a highprofile project and be part of an industry leading company.

At Kleinfelder we provide opportunities for each person to use their expertise and talents grow professionally and make an impact each and every day. We know our employees commitment pride and passion contributes to the success of the company and to the successes of our clients. Hard work should reap rewards and build for the futureyours and ours.

In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits including medical dental vision & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Certification training and professional development (ICC ACI AWS etc.;
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for aCAREERopportunity to development your professional skills enhance your technical certifications and work on resume building projects; then we want to talk to you!

Kleinfelder recognizes our staff as the key to our success. Our employees are the backbone of an integrated company that provides innovative dependable and sustainable solutions for our clients. Accordingly we partner with our staff to establish and achieve career development goals designed to build your professional experience and technical confidence by helping you obtain additional inspection and testing certifications.

The ideal candidate for this role of Special Inspector I should have the following certifications or experience (or able to obtain within the first three months):

• A minimum of 2 years experience in the construction industry as a technician or inspector
• Radiation Safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge with soil density testing experience.
• ICC Soils Special Inspector or NICET Level II Construction Materials Testing Soils.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook etc..
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Attention to detail quality and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

The ideal candidate for this role of Special Inspector II should meet all the criteria of the Special Inspector I plus:

• 5 years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least three ICC Special Inspection Certifications

The ideal candidate for this role of Special Inspector III should meet all the criteria of the Special Inspector II plus:

• 8 years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least five ICC Special Inspection Certifications

The ideal candidate for this role of Special Inspector IV should meet all the criteria of the Special Inspector III plus:

• 10 years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least six ICC Special Inspection Certifications

In addition to the above required certifications hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete Sprayapplied Fireproofing Structural Masonry Structural Steel and Bolting Structural Welding).
• IFC Special Inspector Premier Certificate.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• SC DLLR Special Inspector Registration.

This position requires the ability to:

• Bend stoop and lift up to 50 pounds 22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds 22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck etc..
• Operate equipment as necessary (i.e. ultrasonic nondestructive testing machine concrete cylinder press etc..
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction of buildings bridges and roadways.
• Perform testing on construction materials including soils reinforcing steel concrete masonry structural steel fireproofing metal decking and paving.
• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/noncompliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete masonry grout etc. for strength verification.
• Provide daily phone calls to Department Manager to inform of daily progress of the project.
• Pickup construction material samples and deliver to laboratory deliver equipment to site technicians.

• Implementation of the Clients Project Management Plan KLFs Quality Management Plan contract documents and the local jurisdictions requirements.
• Contribute to building a highperforming team by mentoring and supporting the Owners team within the scope of works space.
• Support the Owners quality team by consulting the projects team leading effective crossfunctional communication.

Benefits:Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience (as detailed above).

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.