Terrestris Global Solutions-posted 3 months ago
Asheville, NC

We are seeking a Construction Inspector I to support the Recreation Program within the National Forests in North Carolina. This position will play a key role in monitoring, inspecting, and supporting construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities related to recreational facilities, trails, and infrastructure within the forests. The Construction Inspector I will provide recreation project support with a focus on management of trail and trail bridge maintenance and construction projects and inspections thereof. Other minor required services include small project planning, preliminary assessment, survey and information gathering, project scoping, preparation of required documents for construction packages, and associated general engineering duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Recreation Program.

  • Conduct detailed site assessments as directed by engineering program including the development of potential courses of action.
  • Perform site surveys and assessments or assist with survey of projects as directed by COR.
  • Perform or direct surveys to establish baseline data necessary to initiate facility construction and repair projects.
  • Perform field surveys and investigations to determine existing conditions and recommend courses of action.
  • Develop contract documents for project work as directed by engineering program.
  • Prepare written statements of work, specifications, and estimates of contract cost for projects as directed by the COR.
  • Perform reviews of contract documents prepared by others, to identify discrepancies, opportunities for value engineering, and other errors or deficiencies.
  • Inspect recreation projects, trails, trail bridges maintenance and construction contracts for conformance with plans, specifications, regulations, standards, codes, and schedules.
  • Document construction contract progress with photos and written descriptions of work in sufficient level of detail to assure compliance by the construction contractor with the provisions of the contract.
  • Document and promptly inform COR of deficiencies and recommend corrective courses of action.
  • Inspect safety and quality assurance/quality control aspects of jobs in progress.
  • May perform or oversee and evaluate routine field testing of construction materials.
  • Assist COR with preparation of RFI responses by performing product research and applying knowledge of construction methods and best practices.
  • Evaluate and verify progress payment requests for COR approval.
  • Perform routine assessments of recreation projects, trails, and trail bridges impacted or potentially impacted by natural disasters.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • At least 10 years of technical work experience administering or inspecting construction contracts of various types including site/civil construction, and major-complex bridge construction.
  • Knowledge of field engineering, inspection practices, design criteria for construction projects and methods for correcting violations or deficiencies.
  • Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, and equipment as well as construction best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing.
  • At least 10 years of experience scoping, planning, designing, preparing cost estimates and writing special project specifications for maintenance and construction, according to clear and specified objectives.
  • At least 6 years of experience performing or directing the performance of routine safety related assessments of structures and site construction to determine compliance with existing Federal/State and/or organizational safety regulations and maintenance guidelines.
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
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