Construction Inspector

Cherokee Federal•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The Construction Inspector performs on-site construction inspection and surveillance, documents project conditions and deficiencies, and supports Government oversight of contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, quality requirements, and safety standards. A Government contract requires that this position be filled by a person with legal United States residency and work authorization status. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Requirements

Degree in construction management or construction technology.
At least three years of extensive construction and/or contract-related experience.
Knowledge of construction-inspection practices and procedures for building materials, workmanship, utilities, and system installations.
Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil elements of major construction projects.
Knowledge of construction-industry safety practices and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans, specifications, Statements of Work, and related construction documents.
Working knowledge of construction trades and applied mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to prepare complete, accurate, timely, and auditable inspection records.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with standard office productivity tools and electronic project-documentation systems.
Legal United States residency and work authorization status.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections and surveillance of complex construction projects during active construction.
Review construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, contract requirements, safety requirements, and engineering principles.
Interpret engineering drawings, architectural plans, details, specifications, schedules, submittals, and other construction documents.
Monitor construction schedules, work sequencing, materials, equipment, workmanship, and contractor quality-control practices.
Inspect delivered and installed materials and equipment and coordinate samples for testing when required.
Identify, document, and report nonconforming work, safety violations, deficiencies, field conflicts, and deviations from contract requirements.
Review plans and specifications against field conditions and provide factual recommendations to Government engineers and contracting personnel.
Prepare daily inspection logs, safety observations, formal inspection reports, nonconformance documentation, and records of field discussions, decisions, and changes.
Prepare weekly summary inspection reports.
Review contractor submittals, progress schedules, and payment requests and provide technical recommendations to the Government.
Attend pre-construction, progress, pre-final, final, and other project-related meetings.
Track corrective actions and verify completion of identified deficiencies.
Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.