Civil Construction Inspector 1 (Kansas City)

HDR•Kansas City, MO

36d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Primary Responsibilities In the role of Civil Construction Inspector 1, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

Technical School or Associates degree.
Demonstrated experience in construction and/or construction inspection of heavy civil infrastructure that may include: highways, bridges, buildings, or railroads. (Department of Transportation experience is a plus)
Ability to interpret Construction Schedules.
Ability to travel to remote work sites outside of the assigned work location of either St. Louis or Kansas City metropolitan area.
Ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends to meet project schedules. (Expect discussions with assigned supervisor to maintain work life balance.)
Ability to navigate through outdoor construction sites by walking, navigating slopes, hills and other rough terrain or obstacles to facilitate completion of assigned tasks in all seasons and environmental conditions.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and navigate structures of varying heights.
Ability to lift and carry equipment necessary for performance of inspections and testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections and document observations of construction for civil infrastructure projects that may include: highways, bridges, railroads, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
Perform field materials sampling and testing that includes tests for: concrete slump and air content, concrete compressive specimens, compaction, moisture, and aggregate gradation.
Perform measurements and calculations necessary to determine quantity of work performed and materials required.
Check layout and dimensions of work by utilizing basic tape measures, rules and other instruments.
Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
Compose reports with a daily log of construction activities, personnel assigned, equipment used, weather conditions, and other information pertinent to the progress of the work.
Write reports to document field inspections and tests performed.
Enter and record information regarding construction projects into computer programs.
Perform other duties as required.

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