Construction Inspector
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Job Summary
Location:USCG Base Elizabeth City NC
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.
Project Overview:
Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to supportU.S. Coast Guard by ensuring the successful execution of a Child Development Center construction project. The Construction Inspector will act as the Governments on-site advisor providing oversight quality assurance and documentation to ensure the project meets all contractual safety and regulatory requirements.
This role is contingent upon award of project.
Position Overview:
The Construction Inspector for this project will provide full-time on-site oversight for the construction of a Child Development Center at U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City ensuring all work aligns with contract drawings specifications and federal standards. The role involves daily monitoring of construction activities documenting progress verifying quality and reporting any deficiencies or safety concerns to the Contracting Officer and project team. Acting strictly as an advisor the inspector supports coordination between contractors and government stakeholders without directing construction methods. This position is essential to ensuring the successful safe and compliant delivery of a facility designed to support childcare services for Coast Guard families.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide daily on-site inspection and surveillance of construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents
- Review comment on and sign daily construction reports (DCRs) and notify the COR/PM of non-compliant work
- Attend pre-construction progress and quality control meetings and prepare meeting minutes as required
- Review and become familiar with contract drawings specifications and project documentation
- Monitor contractor progress schedules and schedule updates providing comments and analysis
- Witness and document field tests review testing reports and verify materials meet specifications
- Verify survey work layout elevations and accuracy of as-built drawings
- Maintain logs for field tests submittals and construction activities
- Track and manage submittals using a submittal status log and filing system
- Identify and report safety violations and escalate serious issues to the COR/PM
- Coordinate project-related activities such as site access outages deliveries and excavations
- Review and validate contractor payment requests and certified payrolls including verifying quantities and labor
- Maintain an Inspectors Daily Diary and organized project files (RFIs change orders schedules reports etc.)
- Document construction progress through photographs and detailed weekly progress reports
- Notify the Government of potential claims disputes or discrepancies in contract documents
- Participate in pre-final and final inspections assist with punch lists and verify completion of corrective work
- Review operation & maintenance manuals and installation documentation for compliance
- Conduct labor interviews and review payroll compliance with wage requirements
- Maintain and archive all project records reports and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Required Education Skills and Abilities:
Education/Certification:
- High school 10 years construction experience OR
- 5 years experience 4-year degree (Engineering preferred) OR
- Certifications such as PE PMP QA/QC
Experience:
- Minimum 5-10 years of construction/ inspection experience
- Capable of reading contract drawings and specifications
- Understanding of local and national building codes
- In-depth knowledge of building and construction trades (structural mechanical plumbing electrical architectural civil etc.)
- Basic computer and software skills (Word PDF digital image formatting)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Key Attributes & Skills:
- Ability to review schedules submittals testing reports and contractor documentation
- Familiarity with construction management software and reporting tools
- Ability to prepare detailed reports logs and maintain organized project records
- High attention to detail in inspections documentation and reporting
- Ability to work independently with discipline and accountability
- Capability to observe construction activities and identify defects risks or non-compliance
- Skill in verifying materials measurements and workmanship against contract requirements
- Experience with federal construction projects and compliance requirements
- Understanding of contract requirements and ability to monitor performance and support issue
- Ability to take appropriate photos of construction progress
- Professional appearance and conduct at all times
- Physical ability to see hear walk drive climb reach stoop bend and lift up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to encounter construction site conditions including noise dust heights odors enclosed spaces unstable footing steps rough terrain adverse weather conditions ladders and roofs
- Physical ability to take measurements and perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements
- Ability to observe work as it progresses
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.
EEO/M/F/Vets
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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