Construction Inspector

HW LOCHNER INC•Seymour, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET required.
0-2 years of Construction Inspection Experience.
Willingness to work nights, weekends and swing shifts as required on assigned projects.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Personal Vehicle needed along with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience on CTDOT projects preferred.
Certifications from NETTCP, ACI, ATSSA, AWS, NACE a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret complex contract plans, specifications, special provisions, permits, shop drawings and working drawings.
Monitor and report on daily contractor daily activities.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications and other contract documents.
Ensure highway work zones and traffic control setups, including lane closures or detours, conform to contract requirements.
Ensure that work which interferes with traffic is performed only during Allowable Periods in contract.
Check lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using standard field measuring equipment
Measure and calculate quantities of contract items for payments to the contractor
Track labor, material and equipment used on each operation covered.
Identify plan discrepancies or other potential issues to Chief Inspector/Resident Engineer for resolution; suggest solutions as feasible.
Identify issues not covered in contract documents to Chief Inspector/Resident Engineer so determination can be made on how to handle.
Perform material testing on site as needed.
Obtain material samples for testing as required.
Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work.