Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction activities and, as needed, operations, maintenance, and repair work at the MSFC campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The inspector ensures that work conforms to MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, contract drawings, and NASA standards. This is a full-time position on the MSFC campus with no supervisory responsibilities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The role includes inspecting and documenting contractor work, reviewing submittals and payment requests, tracking schedules and project documents, and participating in inspections through project closeout. The inspector also reviews design and as-built documents and operations and maintenance manuals, noting errors or omissions and providing comments for correction. The position requires working around construction sites, including outdoors in varied weather conditions, and handling inspection equipment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft 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 operations and maintenance manuals.
Ability to inspect construction work and confirm conformance with 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.
Physical ability to meet requirements in and around construction sites and field assignments.
Ability to safely lift and carry 40 pounds and 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 verify compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities when needed.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate construction contractors’ progress-payment requests for accuracy.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing observed work, progress, adequacy, and project schedule status, including activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and maintain current Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain orderly files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and similar documents.
Monitor 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, help prepare detailed punch lists, and verify corrections before recommending final payment to the contractor.
Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability; identify errors, make recommendations, and provide review comments for completion of design documents.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist with reviewing operations and maintenance manuals received during construction and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.