Construction Inspector Professional

DAV Energy Solutions Inc•Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Davenergy Solutions is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector Professional to support ongoing federal construction projects at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The role provides on-site inspection, construction management support, and contractor oversight to help ensure that work complies with design documents, safety standards, and government requirements across multiple construction phases. The position requires extensive construction inspection and contractor oversight experience, including facility renovations or vertical construction projects. The inspector will work with contractors, designers, and government representatives, maintain detailed project records, report on construction progress and risks, and support quality assurance and field commissioning activities. The work takes place on active construction sites and involves challenging terrain, weather, and other site conditions.

Requirements

Associate's degree, completion of a trade school program, or formal construction apprenticeship; 14 years of directly related construction inspection experience may substitute for education.
At least 10 years of experience in construction inspection and contractor oversight, including facility renovations or vertical construction projects.
Completion of a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.
Strong understanding of general construction practices, construction documentation, and inspection protocols.
Experience interpreting and applying building codes, specifications, and construction industry standards.
Proficiency handling submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control procedures.
Proficiency reading construction drawings, specifications, and scope-of-work documents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and present technical information.
Ability to use software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with contractors, designers, and government representatives.
Familiarity with safety requirements and risk identification on federal construction sites.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to traverse construction sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions, and to work around noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces.
Work eligibility and passing a federal government background check are conditions of any job offer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction management tools such as Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems for compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
Identify and document construction deficiencies, unsafe conditions, code violations, and deviations from design documents.
Monitor contractor schedules and activities, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions.
Review and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change order proposals.
Maintain organized construction progress records, including photographs, logs, and daily reports.
Provide quality assurance oversight and support field commissioning activities.
Participate in reviews of project risks, value engineering decisions, and scope modifications.
Prepare detailed reports on construction status, risks, schedule adherence, and contractor performance.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and site safety protocols, and complete required safety reporting.
Read construction drawings and specifications and interpret scope-of-work documents.
Take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe construction activities throughout the project.