Construction Inspector

Westwood Professional Services Inc • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is searching for a Construction Inspector for the Land Development team with strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills that works well in a fast-paced construction environment.

Requirements

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
• Prefer an individual with at least 10+ years of experience in residential, commercial, and public works construction observation.
• Strong technical expertise as it relates to construction activities.
• Experience with local and surrounding municipalities standards and specifications.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans.
• Must be familiar with grading, utility, paving construction, as well as SWPPP management.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Xcel and Word to create weekly reports, etc.
• Experience in reviewing pay applications.

Responsibilities

• Will conduct on-site observations of construction activities related to site infrastructure installation to serve residential and commercial developments.
• Evaluating erosion control.
• Observing site grading activities.
• Observing utility construction activities such as water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer installation.
• Observing paving construction.
• Reviewing testing reports.
• Ensuring the contractors are constructing improvements in accordance to the City standards and specifications and construction plans
• Preparing weekly construction summary reports.
• Reviewing monthly contractor pay applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees