Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction activities at the MSFC campus in Huntsville, Alabama, to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, contract drawings, and NASA standards. The role may also involve inspection of operations, maintenance, and repair activities. This is a full-time position and has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector reviews construction submittals, progress-payment requests, design and as-built drawings, and O&M manuals; tracks RFIs and contract documents; produces and maintains inspection reports and project files; and participates in pre-final and final inspections. The position requires work in and around construction sites, including outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 and positive effort 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 on 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.
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 activities to ensure work complies 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 the accuracy of construction contractors’ progress-payment requests.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing observed progress and work adequacy, verifying the project schedule and identifying activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and maintain current Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain orderly files for correspondence, meeting minutes, payments, progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and similar documents.
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 work.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, assist with detailed punch lists, and verify punch-list corrections before recommending final payment.
Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability, document errors, make recommendations, and provide review comments.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist with reviews of O&M manuals and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.