Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Montgomery, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction activities at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, to verify compliance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract drawings. The role may also involve inspecting operations, maintenance, and repair activities. This is a full-time position performed on the MSFC campus. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The inspector reviews construction submittals, monitors them using specialized construction software such as Procore, evaluates contractor progress-payment requests, and prepares daily and site inspection reports. The role includes maintaining project records and tracking schedules, RFIs, contract documents, punch-list items, and construction-related changes. The inspector participates in pre-final and final inspections; reviews design drawings, specifications, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals; and provides comments or identifies corrections as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent required at minimum.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of business office procedures.
Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand construction contract drawings, specifications, and O&M manuals.
Ability to inspect and confirm construction work conforms to design drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Ability and positive effort to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other involved parties.
Must be well organized and detail oriented.
Physically capable of meeting requirements in and around construction sites and field assignments.
Ability to safely lift and carry 40 pounds and carry construction and inspection equipment.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Construction Management.
Three or more years of applicable inspection experience on U.S. Government construction projects.
Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician.
Experience as a master or journeyman electrician.

Responsibilities

Inspect and monitor construction work to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities as needed.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate construction contractors’ requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports describing observed progress and work adequacy, verifying project schedule status, and identifying activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and maintain current Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain organized files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and similar records.
Monitor RFIs and contract documents, including amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, modifications, and locally generated documents, to support continuity of construction, maintenance, and repair efforts.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, help prepare detailed punch lists, and verify punch-list corrections before recommending final payment.
Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability, identify errors, and provide recommendations and review comments.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist with reviewing O&M manuals and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.