Construction Inspector

MacKay•Chicago, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

MacKay Sposito is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join their team in the Chicagoland region. This role involves physical on-site observation, documentation, and verification of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, codes, and regulations. Typical projects include asphalt and concrete paving, structural concrete, retaining walls, barriers, barricades, guardrails, fences, utilities, sewer systems, earthwork, and bridge construction. The position requires passing the IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities course, possessing a valid Illinois driver's license, and using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The inspector must be able to traverse rough terrain on foot and stand outdoors in varying temperatures for extended periods. Company-provided PPE includes a vehicle with safety lights, safety vest, safety glasses, and hard hat, as well as field measuring equipment.

Requirements

At least one year of construction inspection experience
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to read, understand, and verify the implementation of construction drawings and specifications.
Skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
Current driver’s license with a clean record and the ability to be insured to drive company vehicles.
Must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twist, and work outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely. Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.
The ability to use smartphone applications for communicating is required
Advanced mathematical abilities and use of geometry to calculate areas, volumes, and distances in the field and on documentation.
Passing the IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities course.
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toe work boots, work pants, work shirt, prescription safety glasses, cold-weather gear, and hearing protection) will be required of the applicant.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of construction inspection experience.
Proficiency using Construction Management program(s) preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or NICET Certification (Construction) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitoring construction daily for conformance with construction contract documents.
Observing and reporting on a variety of work, including installation of highway road improvements, underground utilities, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment controls, and site infrastructure for building facilities.
Reviewing schedules, shop drawings, submittts, and schedule of values while consulting with a construction manager or Resident Engineer.
Preparing daily reports in a timely manner, completely and accurately, documenting all work observed.
Attending various construction meetings, as required.
Managing and answering contractor inquiries and issues.
Communicating and following up on the project's progress with oral and/or written reports, including pertinent photos, to the construction manager.
Executing job-specific quality assurance tasks.
Tracking labor and equipment for possible T&M contract work.