Architectural Inspector

Hill International is seeking an Architectural Inspector in Houston Texas

• Conduct daily observations of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings specifications Requests for Information (RFIs) Change Orders and approved submittals and shop drawings.
• Issue Observation Reports noting conditions of non-compliance with proper references to detailed drawings and specifications sections. Project portfolio: 1 project average value $10M-$50M.
• Attend early morning evening or after-hours installations (e.g. concrete pours) requiring owner representation; flexible hours are required for construction observations.
• Provide quality control and inspection expertise in the area of architectural and structural systems.
• Track and follow up on Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) on Project Work Space (PWS) or Unifier.
• Prepare reports of inspections on PWS and Unifier.
• Maintain and organize on-site project documentation including inspection and test reports RFIs Architects Supplemental Instructions (ASIs) and project change control documents on PWS or Unifier.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and regular onsite construction meetings.
• Attend pre-outage planning meetings.
• Monitor as-builts and punch lists. Review punch lists for above ceiling open wall and Substantial Completion inspections and revisit to confirm completion of deficiencies on PWS.
• Stay current in codes and regulations applicable to design and construction including International Building Codes NFPA 101 TDLR OSHA ADA ASHRAE 90.1 SWPPP and any special requirements of the building type (e.g. healthcare research labs special campus project types etc.).
• Interface with MDA Sr Inspector and provide support to users campus operations architects engineers contractors utilities and regulatory agencies to assist with resolution of conflicts as directed.

• Minimum of 3years of project management and construction management experience or 10 years of experience in the related construction trade including one year of supervisory experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management construction sciences or other construction-related field.
• ICC Certified (by discipline e.g. plumber electrical) is suggested.
• Knowledge of architectural details partition ratings finishes and doors.

Depending upon your employment status Hills comprehensive benefits may include Medical Dental Vision Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances Business Travel Accident Insurance Short-Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Commuter Benefits Legal Assistance Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Auto & Home Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Referral Program Professional Certification Incentive Program Hill University Learning and Development Tuition Reimbursement EAP Years of Service Awards Program.