Project Inspector

Position Title

Project Representative/Inspector

Primarily responsible for inspecting and monitoring transportation infrastructure roadway bridge municipal commercial and private construction projects for conformance to contract plans specifications applicable codes and safety requirements on a daily basis. Serves as the owners representative in the field to support successful project delivery and ensure quality construction.

• Work with contractors to achieve safe and efficient execution of construction projects.
• Serve as onsite representative for project managers at the project site.
• Interpret plans and specifications to complete construction projects.
• Monitor project scope schedule and budget in coordination with project team.
• Ensure construction operations are within contract specifications.
• Communicate field decisions with the supervisor and project team.
• Use plans and specifications to guide the construction progress in a positive and safe direction.
• Provide progress and status reports to project team daily weekly and/or monthly as directed.
• Verify contractor pay requests for accuracy.
• Build constructive relationships with the clients in the field.
• Work with contractor to maximize production and efficiency while minimizing redundancy.
• Verify that material and equipment certificates operation and maintenance manuals and other data required by the specifications have been provided.
• Participate in weekly/monthly project progress meetings.
• Stay abreast of requests for information (RFIs) submittals and change orders that may alter thescope or schedule of the project.
• Participate in substantial and final completion inspections.
• Inspect completed work items for conformance to contract plans and specifications accepted industry standards.

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While performing the duties of this job the associate is required to stand walk sit climb stairs balance stoop and kneel; Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs. Use hands to operate handle maneuver and/or manipulate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate and inspect equipment computer keyboard calculator and telephone; talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• A minimum of one to two years of related construction work skill knowledge OR experience is needed as well as a knowledge of the materials methods and the tools involved in the construction of buildings bridges or other structures such as highways and roads.
• LADOTD Inspection Certifications preferred but not required. The ability to work toward and achieve certification by the Louisiana Transportation Research Center in the inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) paving structural concrete embankment and base course or other material as directed by the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Group Leader within one year of acceptance of position.

While performing the duties of this job the associate may be in a combination of office and project site field environments and may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. Associate may be exposed to extensive noise dust smells weather and other environmental factors typically present at a project site and may be required to use safety glasses or hearing protection when in this work environment or to perform specific tasks.

This is a full-time non-exempt position sometimes requiring 40 hours per week. Nights and weekend commitments to the organization its associates and clients are required.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS we are in the business of cultivating people and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors;Growth oriented Trustworthy Responsive Works hard smart & safe Builds a positive team & family spirit and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting hiring and retaining diverse passionate and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.