Civil Construction Inspector

Woolpert•Houston, TX

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Civil Construction Inspector to join our dynamic Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) team at our Houston, TX office. The Civil Construction Inspector assists in the construction of public and private Infrastructure projects. The Civil Construction Inspector works with other Construction Managers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, Practice Leader, and Market directors for civil engineering projects for the Aviation, Water, and Transportation Markets. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Construction Management Degree and / or 5 - 10+ years of construction experience
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel.
Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
Good knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods and materials
Good knowledge of contract administration and pay estimates
Good knowledge of soil analysis, materials, compaction, and density tests
Thorough knowledge of engineering practices including experience working on dredging projects
Familiarity with construction observation reporting and procedures.
Good daily report writing and accurate quantity tracking ability.
Good communication skills with clients and staff.
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain.
Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites as well as comply with applicable safety codes and requirements.
DOT Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner
Material Testing Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

Increasing responsibilities to perform construction management duties
Good ability at analyzing and programs independently
Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria
Applies an increased amount of professional judgment and discretion
Must consistently apply Woolpert procedures
Good ability at performing quality control reviews and assists with quality assurance procedures within areas of expertise
Manage the inspections of construction projects and materials for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications
Good knowledge at ensuring inspections are completed according to contract protocols.
Strong knowledge at reviewing and interpreting construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications
Capable of resolving minor issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
Communicate with contractors if test failures occur.
Manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity.
Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
Produce daily and weekly reports

Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world.
With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world.
In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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