Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering•Chattanooga, TN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors construction activities at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, to verify conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, applicable codes, contract drawings, and NASA requirements. The position is full-time and performed on the MSFC campus. From time to time, the inspector may also inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities. This position has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector reviews construction submittals, monitors them using specialized construction software such as Procore, evaluates contractor progress-payment requests, and prepares daily inspection reports that document observed work, adequacy, progress, and schedule status. The inspector maintains current site inspection reports and organized project files, monitors RFIs and contract documents, and participates in pre-final and final inspections. Additional work includes preparing and tracking punch lists, reviewing design and as-built documents, and assisting with review of operations and maintenance manuals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent is required at minimum.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft 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 operations and maintenance manuals.
Ability to inspect construction work and confirm conformance with design drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other involved parties.
Must be 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

A college degree in Construction Management is a plus.
Three or more years of applicable inspection experience on U.S. Government construction projects is preferred.
Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician is highly valued.
Experience as a master or journeyman electrician is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect and surveil construction activities to verify compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
From time to time, inspect operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate the accuracy of construction contractors’ requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports describing progress and adequacy of observed work, including activities completed and project schedule status.
Generate and keep Inspectors Site Inspection Reports current.
Maintain orderly project files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and related documents.
Monitor RFIs and contract documents, including amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, modifications, and other locally generated documents, to support continuity of construction, maintenance, and repair efforts.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, assist with detailed punch lists, and verify punch-list corrections before recommending final payment.
Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability, identify errors, make recommendations, and provide review comments.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and return them for correction.
Assist with reviewing operations and maintenance manuals and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Perform other duties as assigned.