Construction Inspector III
About The Position
May serve as the sole representative of the client while on site or may work together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered. Familiar with and user of SiteManager sufficient to ensure compliance with contract. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors. Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities. Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards. Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements. Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed. Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work. Experienced with DOT construction inspection and procedures. Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties. Performs standard mathematical calculations. Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements. Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc. Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project
- Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
- Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work
- Functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to complete advanced inspector certification courses. Examples include DOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required
- Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required
- Field testing certifications through TxAPA and/or ACI is preferred, but not required
- Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
- Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
- Read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards
- Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
- Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed
- Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
- Coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
- Perform standard mathematical calculations
- Work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
- Accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
Benefits
- BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
- Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
- company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
- SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
- tuition reimbursement
- optional cellphone stipend
- Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
- parental leave to support families
- Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
- Project Manager Business Academy
- CAD Training Program
- Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
- SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
- Milestone Anniversary Recognition
- SAMbassador mentorship program
- Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
- company-sponsored events
- free office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
