Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•New Orleans, LA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The work is full-time and performed on the MSFC campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The inspector reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests, prepares daily inspection and site reports, monitors schedules and contract documents, and maintains project records. The role also includes reviewing design and as-built drawings, assisting with O&M manual reviews, and participating in pre-final and final inspections and punch-list completion. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree in Construction Management is a plus. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer proficiency with MS Office, including 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 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.
Ability to 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 confirm compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA standards at MSFC.
Inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities when required.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate the accuracy of construction contractors’ progress-payment requests.
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 orderly 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) 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, assist in preparing detailed punch lists, and verify punch-list items are corrected before recommending final payment.
Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability, identify errors, make recommendations, and return review comments for use in completing design documents.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist in reviewing O&M manuals received during construction and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.