Construction Inspector - Southeastern PA/Philadelphia

Brown and Caldwell•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$71,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Philadelphia, PA office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Inspector to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to meaningfully engage on significant construction projects in the Philadelphia region. For the right candidate, the position will offer opportunities to grow in a team environment, delivering on complex infrastructure construction. This position will be based at a Client site in Philadelphia, PA and occasionally in the Brown and Caldwell office in Philadelphia, PA. The Construction Inspector reviews and documents daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and permits. This role conducts site inspections, prepares comprehensive reports, and coordinates with project stakeholders to resolve field issues. This role provides project support by evaluating change orders, payment applications, and maintaining accurate records of work progress and contract modifications. The role applies fully developed skills to a broad range of projects with limited supervision, applying independent judgement to decisions within a designated scope.

Requirements

Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contractual documents
Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills working with multidisciplinary teams, including clients and fellow staff members.
Solid knowledge of safety requirements
Solid communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.
Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
Typically, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or related field is required.
Previous construction experience

Responsibilities

Review construction work progress daily.
Perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
Maintain inspection documentation records utilizing varied construction information management systems
Assist with evaluating and negotiating change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. May include independent verification of pay quantities.
Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes
Perform commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation.
Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability
Proactively identify risks and handle management, mitigation, and solving project problems.
Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.