Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Pensacola, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction and, as needed, operations, maintenance, and repair activities at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The role is full-time and performed on the MSFC campus in Huntsville, Alabama. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests, prepares and maintains inspection reports and project records, monitors schedules and contract documents, and participates in pre-final and final inspections. The position also reviews design and as-built documents and operations and maintenance manuals, documenting issues and providing comments as needed. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview.

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 operations and maintenance manuals.
Ability to inspect and confirm 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.
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 work to ensure it conforms to contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities when needed.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate the accuracy of construction contractors’ requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing work progress and adequacy, verifying the project schedule and identifying activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and keep Inspectors Site Inspection Reports current.
Maintain organized files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and similar documents.
Monitor requests for information (RFIs), contract documents, amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, modifications, and other 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 confirm punch-list items are corrected 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 operations and maintenance manuals and provide comments about inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.