Architectural Inspector - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Procon is seeking an Architectural Inspector for a long-term opportunity in the Ft. Meade, MD area. This role involves reviewing blueprints, monitoring construction progress, examining interior and exterior work, utilizing survey instruments to verify completed work, taking photographs, and maintaining a log. The inspector will be responsible for multi-trade complex building construction and renovation inspection, scheduling, coordinating, and performing general field inspections for all disciplines. This includes ensuring contract and code compliance, recommending approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship, monitoring labor and safety requirements, and completing written inspection reports. The position also involves quality assurance of the overall project, evaluating workmanship, and inspecting work per construction documents. The inspector will lead and coordinate on-site inspection activities for government construction projects, serve as the primary liaison between the consulting firm, government client representatives, contractors, and design teams, and oversee and document daily construction progress. They will conduct thorough inspections of materials, workmanship, and installation methods for various building systems, prepare detailed field reports, review and interpret drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs, and evaluate contractor pay applications and change order requests. The role includes leading and participating in progress meetings, quality control reviews, and safety inspections, monitoring contractor compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical guidance to inspection staff. Finally, the inspector will support project closeout by verifying completion of punch lists, testing, and final inspections.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience, along with a bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Previous experience as a Lead Inspector.
Government or military project experience.
Skilled in preparing professional correspondence and maintaining accurate, organized construction site records.
Proven experience leading and facilitating meetings to resolve construction project issues, while effectively briefing clients and management teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices, materials, and installation methods, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance.
Extensive experience interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide project execution.
Proficient in accurately estimating construction costs and schedule impacts for project changes, including performing material take-offs, pricing work, evaluating proposals and bills of materials, and negotiating fair contract adjustments.
Experienced in inspecting materials, workmanship, and installation of building systems—such as fire alarm and safety systems—to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Well-versed in construction safety protocols, with a strong understanding of OSHA requirements and best practices for maintaining safe job sites.
Proficient with construction management software like E-Builder.

Responsibilities

Multi-trade complex building construction and renovation inspector, responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing general field inspection for all disciplines.
Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance, proficient with construction management software like E-Builder.
Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate; monitor labor and safety requirements; complete written inspection reports, records of defects; and omissions; and similar activities.
Responsible for quality assurance of the overall project, including evaluating workmanship, quality of work, and inspecting work per construction documents (drawings/specifications).
Lead and coordinate on-site inspection activities for government construction projects to ensure full compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the primary liaison between the consulting firm, government client representatives, contractors, and design teams to facilitate clear communication and timely resolution of construction issues.
Oversee and document daily construction progress, verifying that all work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
Conduct thorough inspections of materials, workmanship, and installation methods for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
Prepare detailed field reports, non-conformance notices, and photographic documentation to support project records and client deliverables.
Review and interpret drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to confirm adherence to design intent and contractual requirements.
Evaluate and verify contractor pay applications, change order requests, and construction schedules for accuracy, completeness, and fairness.
Lead and participate in progress meetings, quality control reviews, and safety inspections to promote accountability and project alignment.
Monitor contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including adherence to OSHA and government-specific safety regulations.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection staff, ensuring consistency and quality in inspection procedures and reporting.
Support project closeout by verifying completion of punch lists, testing, and final inspections to ensure delivery of fully compliant facilities to the client.