Construction Inspector II - Major Construction (Landside)

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As Construction Inspector II in the Port’s landside construction program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you will perform inspection work for roadway, utility, garage, and other infrastructure projects at SEA. In this role, you will ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and contract requirements on construction projects. You will evaluate, assess, and resolve issues at the field level and coordinate construction activities with project leaders and stakeholders. You will coordinate and/or conduct on‐site inspections and facilitate testing and special inspections. You will verify field measurements/quantities for contract payments, monitor key compliance issues, such as Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC), and ensure that a quality assurance/control program is developed and enforced. You will participate in managing and inspecting project punch list process. You will coordinate complex utility shutdown requests for projects, resolve potential impacts with customers, tenants and Port departments. You will prepare and maintain documentation for multiple projects, including inspection logs, daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, photos, and other construction records for assigned construction projects. You will update design plans/drawings based on changes that occur during construction to ensure drawings are an accurate representation of work performed. You will document contractor work that is out of compliance or deficient and initiate Non‐Conformance Report (NCR) process. You will participate in planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings. You will also participate in the development of Construction Management policies and procedures. You will coordinate and communicate complex construction activities between contractors, tenants, stakeholders, other Port departments, and the general public.

Requirements

Experienced – You have four (4) years of experience in construction, general or special inspection, or other construction field work.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Proficient – You have proven expertise in various construction operations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment, with advanced knowledge in multiple construction disciplines or specialization in one. You understand construction methods, engineering and architectural design principles, building codes, and specifications. You are skilled in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
Efficient Communicator – You possess well-developed verbal and written communication and active listening skills. You have a proven ability to organize, maintain, and update project documentation and records. You can also effectively interact, coordinate, and communicate construction activities with a variety and diverse groups of clients, customers, contractors, tenants, general public, and employees in a professional manner.
Adaptable – You possess an adaptable style and approach in response to changing environments, and different perspectives, needs, or demands. You can work effectively in situations involving uncertainty or lack of information and response flexibly to change.
Analytical – You can engage judgment and experience to define, analyze, and resolve problems. You can recognize potential problems and resolve them in a timely manner or escalate to supervisor/manager for resolution. You can also exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Leader – You can train staff in work procedures and techniques and to lead others and effectively influence people without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Desired – We hope you have an associate's degree or vocational program in pre-engineering, construction management and/or construction inspection, with emphasis on utility, roadway, bridge, and/or concrete construction.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or conduct on‐site inspections and facilitate testing and special inspections.
Verify field measurements/quantities for contract payments
Monitor key compliance issues, such as Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC), and ensure that a quality assurance/control program is developed and enforced.
Participate in managing and inspecting project punch list process.
Coordinate complex utility shutdown requests for projects, resolve potential impacts with customers, tenants and Port departments.
Prepare and maintain documentation for multiple projects, including inspection logs, daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, photos, and other construction records for assigned construction projects.
Update design plans/drawings based on changes that occur during construction to ensure drawings are an accurate representation of work performed.
Document contractor work that is out of compliance or deficient and initiate Non‐Conformance Report (NCR) process.
Participate in planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
Participate in the development of Construction Management policies and procedures.
Coordinate and communicate complex construction activities between contractors, tenants, stakeholders, other Port departments, and the general public.