Construction Inspector (Civil highways and bridges)

Location:Project specific (various locations across AK WA OR ID MT WY)
Position Type:Full time temporary

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions Inc.

Position/Project Overview:

Project Solutions Inc. isseekinghighly motivatedConstruction Inspectorstoperform project engineering field inspection work and project engineering technical support dutiestoa variety ofcivilconstruction projectswith a primary focus onthe Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD)oftheFederal Highways Administration(FHWA).The ideal candidate will bringtechnicalskillsrelating todirect knowledge and basic understanding ofhighway construction practices methodsmaterials and equipment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute tootherimpactful projectsincludingassistingwithotherfederal agencies such as theDepartments of the Interior andAgriculture.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides inspection servicesin accordance withfederalagency handbooks and standards
• Inspect work performed by the Construction Contractorto verify conformitycontract requirements notifiesappropriateauthoritywhen work is not in compliancewith contract requirements andrecommends correction or replacement of non-complying work
• Identifiesplan errorsand recommends necessary changes
• Recommends suspension of work that is not being performed in compliancewith the contract
• Notifies authorityof safety deficiencies
• Plans and coordinates inspections
• Verifies that workmanship materials and equipmentinstalled meets or exceeds contract plans and specifications
• Monitors work methods for compliance withgeneral and environmental permits
• Monitorsconformity with approved traffic control plans
• Monitors CQC operations

Required Education and Experience:

ConstructionInspectorIII (CI-III):Salary Range: $104000 to $121000DOE

• Education/Certifications/Experience:
• Licensed Professional Engineer inConstruction Engineering; OR Bachelor of Sciencein CivilEngineering; OR Bachelor of Science in Construction Management; AND
• 3 years of on-site project administration; OR
• 5years ofprogressively responsible experience in highway/bridge construction projects INCLUDING at leastthree (3)years as a Project or Resident Engineer onstate or federal highway/bridge construction or equivalent highway projects; OR
• Current NICET Certificate Level III (Construction) AND anAssociates Degree in Engineering TechnologyAND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least five (5) years must have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Ten (10)yearsincreasingly responsible experience as an inspector project engineer or equivalent on city county state or Federal highway construction AND the specificexperience asidentifiedin the Task Order for construction inspection services.

• Education/Certifications/Experience:
• Current NICET Certificate Level III (Construction) AND at least 5 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 3 years must have been on highway or bridge construction as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• AnAssociates Degree in Engineering TechnologyAND at least 5 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 3 years must have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Seven (7)yearsincreasingly responsible experience as an inspector project engineer or equivalent on city county state or Federal highway construction AND the specificexperience asidentifiedin the Task Order for construction inspection services.

Construction Inspector I (CI-I):Salary Range: $75000 to $95000DOE

• Education/Certifications/Experience:
• Current NICET Certificate Level III (Construction) AND at least 3 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 2 years must have been on highway or bridge construction as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• AnAssociates Degree in Engineering TechnologyAND at least 3 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 2 years mu have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector;OR
• Five (5)yearsincreasingly responsible experience as an inspector project engineer or equivalent on city county state or Federal highway construction AND the specificexperience asidentifiedin the Task Order for construction inspection services.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to withstand and be exposed to varying weather and terrain conditions
• Available for varied duty shifts and for off-duty emergencies particularly throughout periods when the Construction Contractor is working multiple shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Experience interacting and communicating with partner agencies the public landowners construction contractors and other stakeholders
• Proficient in standard computer software including word processing spreadsheets database input electronic and internet-based file management software
• Familiarity working with construction specifications
• Direct knowledge and basic understanding of the (MUTCD) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets ADA Standards forAccessible Design and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing
• Highway construction practices methods techniques costs materials and equipment
• Sampling and testing procedures and methods of acceptance including statistical analysis of highway/bridge construction soils materials and products
• Knowledge of the required documentation for compliance with sampling and testing
• Measurement/documentation of work completed daily andmaintainingaccurateand complete project records within prescribed guidelines
• Pavingproject inspection for12000 tons of asphalt pavement placement
• Survey experienceperforming basic measurement using a hand level rod and tape;basic construction and slope staking;operatingan automatic level
• Other experiences may include:
• Asphalt pavement construction including hot plant inspection;
• Bridge construction including Portland cement batch plant inspection;
• Construction staking; Construction traffic control;
• Drainage structures (ditchesculvertsinlets);
• Erosion control landscapingmulchingand seeding;
• Highway earthwork and grading; Highway materials testing;
• Miscellaneous highway construction features;
• Pavement striping;
• Post tensioned concrete construction;
• Recycled asphalt construction (milling and grinding);
• Structural concrete and steel construction;
• Subgrade and base course construction;
• Tunnel grouting and rock bolting;
• Wetlands mitigation and replacement;Retainingwalls;
• Pavement preservation (chip seals slurry seals etc.);
• Underground utilities;and Sanitarysewer systems.

What Does PSI Offer You

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Companylife insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUSan $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO paid-federal holidays and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer women individuals with disabilities protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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