Construction Inspector

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector (CI) is a professional on the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) team within Vanderbilt University’s Facilities Department. The CI serves as a Construction Inspector and Construction Engineering Technician, providing field engineering support for multiple simultaneous construction contracts between the university and private contractors. Projects may include new construction, renovation, demolition, environmental remediation, equipment installation, and energy projects, among others, with project costs ranging from $25,000 to $500 million. The CI coordinates and executes construction-related activities to complete renovation and new construction projects in an organized manner while minimizing disruption to the campus and building occupants. The role involves working independently on most construction management tasks, coordinating with the Construction Management Engineer (CME), and referring difficult, unusual, controversial, or contract- or policy-impacting matters to the CME or Facilities Construction Director. The position requires the ability to work with minimal direction while contributing to a team environment. The CI is part of PDC, which plans, executes, and evaluates university construction and renovation projects; coordinates design, bidding, and project management; works with university stakeholders; and represents the university in dealings with outside vendors, dealers, and contractors. This position reports directly to the Director of Construction and has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
Proven background in project or construction inspection and on-site management is required.
Demonstrated quality-management skills on construction-related projects are required.
Ability to provide solutions in a high-volume environment and remain calm and objective in stressful or difficult situations is required.
Knowledge of the facilities, design, and construction industry is required.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, work at heights, and crawl into tight spaces for extended periods is required.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a higher education institutional setting is preferred.
Construction Manager certification (CCM) is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, eBuilder Project Management, AutoCAD 2018, and Adobe Acrobat Suite is recommended.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assure contractor quality-control efforts and coordinate the construction quality management program for assigned projects.
Evaluate and assure that contractors’ daily on-site production follows project plans and specifications.
Evaluate and assure that contractors’ safety programs meet contract requirements.
Apply technical knowledge and sound judgment to help resolve field issues, problems, and conflicts.
Support the Construction Management Engineer and Project Manager in administering construction contracts within Vanderbilt Planning, Design & Construction.
Walk the campus and monitor assigned construction projects.
Clearly and concisely communicate construction-related impacts, including operational impacts, access issues, and road closures, to university constituents, consultants, and stakeholders in written and verbal formats.
Coordinate project activities and impacts with the GIS Manager and Mobility Office so mapping and related materials are updated.
Assist the Project Manager and Construction Management Engineer with presentations to the Facility Review Committee seeking approval for construction-related impacts.
Coordinate site access and impacts for external services such as topographical surveys, abatement surveys, and underground utility location and coordination.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on blasting, crane and drone requests, road closures, hot work and burn permits, traffic control, utility outages, card access, parking, keying, banners, and signage.
Develop and foster positive working relationships with Metro Codes, Zoning, the Fire Marshal, and other government agencies.
Develop and foster positive working relationships with Vanderbilt contractors, vendors, and construction managers.
Participate in construction-site safety walks and help communicate issues and challenges to construction superintendents.
Ensure construction quality control and contract conformance.
Coordinate operations start-up and acceptance.