Construction Inspector Professional

DAV Energy Solutions•Charleston, SC

8d•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 position provides on-site inspection, construction management support, and contractor oversight to ensure compliance with design documents, safety standards, and government requirements through multiple construction phases. The role requires construction inspection and contractor oversight experience, including facility renovation or vertical construction projects. The inspector documents progress and issues, monitors contractor schedules and performance, supports quality assurance and commissioning, and prepares reports on project status, risks, schedule adherence, and safety. The position requires an associate degree, trade school completion, or formal construction apprenticeship; 14 years of directly related inspection experience may substitute for education. Candidates must have completed a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

Requirements

Associate degree, completion of a trade school program, or formal construction apprenticeship; alternatively, 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 in reading construction drawings, specifications, and scope of work documents.
Proficiency handling submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to clearly document and present technical information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and interface effectively with contractors, designers, and government representatives.
Familiarity with safety requirements and risk identification on federal construction sites.
Ability to use software to monitor, update, and produce work products and to exercise good interpersonal skills.
Physical ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
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.

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 and submit 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.
Take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work with contract requirements, and observe construction activities.