Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction and, as needed, operations, maintenance, and repair activities at the MSFC campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The role ensures work conforms to MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, applicable code requirements, contract drawings, and NASA standards. This is a full-time, on-campus position with no supervisory responsibilities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent 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 that construction work conforms to design drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other involved parties.
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 equipment associated with construction and inspection.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Construction Management.
3+ 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 surveil construction activities to ensure work conforms to contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards; inspection may also include operations, maintenance, and repair work.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate the accuracy of contractors’ progress-payment requests.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing work progress and adequacy, verifying the project schedule, and identifying activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and regularly update Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain orderly project 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, make recommendations, and provide review comments for completion of design documents.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist with reviewing O&M manuals received during construction and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.