Construction Inspector

ATI Inc. • Yorktown, VA

10d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ATI is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector (CI) to provide full-time, on-site inspection and documentation for a government project. The CI will monitor daily construction activities, verify compliance with contract documents, support contract administration, and maintain detailed project records. This position serves as an advisor to the Government’s project team and does not direct contractor means or methods.

Requirements

• 10+ years construction experience (QA/QC, superintendent, safety, or management) with strong reporting and computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field + 5 years construction experience; PE, PMP, or QA/QC certification preferred.
• Prior experience as a Construction Inspector on a U.S. Coast Guard project within the last 10 years.
• Ability to walk, climb, stoop, lift 50 lbs, and work in tunnels, basements, roofs, ladders, and adverse weather.
• Must tolerate noise, dust, confined spaces, and active construction environments.
• Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Plumbing (IPC)
• Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
• HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
• Building Commissioning
• Communications & Security (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging & IDS/PACS)
• Transport/Equipment (Patient Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service, Sterilizers, Mortuary, & Laboratory)
• Welding Inspection
• Painting and Metalizing Inspection
• Environmental HAZWOPER, site sampling

Nice To Haves

• PE, PMP, or QA/QC certification

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction, QC, and progress meetings; record minutes as directed.
• Analyze plans/specs and recommend construction changes, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Review and comment on baseline and updated progress schedules, including network diagrams.
• Perform daily surveillance; document findings; sign, scan, archive, and monthly-copy DCRs; report non-compliant work.
• Witness field tests, review reports, and maintain a log of all contract-required tests.
• Monitor layout/elevation surveys; verify accuracy of contractor as-built drawings.
• Maintain submittal logs and UniFormat-organized filing systems.
• Notify PCC of safety violations within authority limits; escalate severe or repeated issues to COR.
• Coordinate passes, outages, excavations, hauling, and delivery routes on USCG property.
• Review payment requests and certified payrolls; verify quantities, materials, and labor; initial all submissions.
• Evaluate accuracy of contractor schedule updates.
• Maintain a bound Inspector’s Daily Diary; deliver complete diary to KO at project closeout.
• Maintain organized files for correspondence, schedules, reports, RFIs, changes, and contract documents; archive electronically and copy to CD-ROM at completion.
• Notify KO (via COR/PM) of potential claims; review PCC requests for time/price adjustments.
• Maintain photographic records of progress and issues; include dated/captioned photos in weekly reports.
• Submit weekly progress reports with minimum four photos; archive and CD-ROM copy at project completion.
• Comment on readiness for final inspection; participate in walkthroughs; assist with punch lists and verification of corrections.
• Confirm weekly accuracy of contractor as-builts; document findings in weekly reports.
• Review installation instructions and O&M manuals for contract compliance.
• Review certified payrolls; conduct monthly labor interviews; submit SF-1445 forms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000/year depending on experience
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave.
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match.
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior