Construction Inspector

COLEMAN COMPANY INC•Brunswick, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coleman Company, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Municipal Construction Inspector to join our team in Brunswick, Georgia, providing day-to-day oversight of municipal infrastructure projects across coastal Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a field-focused construction professional who takes pride in quality work, clear documentation, and building projects that serve our communities for decades to come. Working under the supervision of professional engineers and senior inspectors, you will support the owner, in the field, from preconstruction through final inspection and closeout, working alongside top Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors, and municipal clients to deliver boldly and deliver right.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, plus related continuing education
3 - 5+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection or a related field
Thorough working knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, general science, and scales of weight and measurement as applied to engineering computations and construction
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts
Thorough knowledge of erosion control BMPs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy in all work and documentation
Comfortable using electronic reporting and data collection tools
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
NPDES Level 1B certification

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting municipal infrastructure such as roadways, water, sewer, and stormwater systems
Experience with disaster damage assessments and recovery funding programs, such as FEMA Public Assistance
Experience supervising or coordinating other inspectors
Additional inspection certifications, such as GDOT or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day oversight of municipal construction projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer
Read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts to verify work conforms to the contract documents
Represent the Owner at construction meetings and material, equipment, quality assurance tests required by the contract documents
Schedule and attend preconstruction meetings, and perform final inspections and project closeout
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformity to the contract documents
Prepare and electronically submit inspection reports and other project correspondence
Review contractor payment applications, verify quantities of completed work, and recommend payment to the Owner
Monitor construction progress relative to the contractor's project schedule
Monitor erosion control BMPs, conduct construction NPDES stormwater sampling, and prepare monthly reports for submittal to resource agencies
Coordinate preparation of record documents
Keep the in-house project team informed of construction progress and any issues or problems encountered
Interact positively and professionally with contractors, clients, industry professionals, and residents and business owners impacted by construction
May supervise and coordinate one or more other inspectors
Conduct field and desktop-based inspections of facilities and infrastructure impacted by disasters
Evaluate and document damages to public buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, parks, drainage systems, and other facilities
Capture photographs, measurements, observations, and site conditions
Document building and site-specific attributes using data collection applications and technology platforms
Verify reported damages and support validation of project information