Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Atlanta, GA

20d•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 that work conforms to MSFC and NASA standards, contract construction drawings, specifications, performance requirements, and applicable codes. This is a full-time, onsite position. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
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 and positive effort to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, 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 surveil construction activities to verify compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA standards at MSFC; occasionally inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
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 observed progress and work adequacy, verifying the project schedule and identifying activities completed or on or behind schedule.
Generate and maintain current Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain organized files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, updated 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 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 return comments for use in completing 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.