Construction Observer / Inspector - Metro Detroit Area
About The Position
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) is seeking a Construction Observer/Inspector for the Metro Detroit Area. With over 100 years of service, HRC prides itself on its dedicated team and investment in its people. This role involves learning to read and understand contract documents, preparing daily reports, observing construction techniques, and quantifying pay items. The position requires individuals capable of performing construction inspection and reporting for underground utility, road, or bridge construction projects. Daily work may include ensuring communication between project managers, design professionals, contractors, and clients, making recommendations, identifying potential problems, informing stakeholders of project progress or delays, reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and maps, evaluating job site plans and specifications, managing deadlines, prioritizing assignments, and preparing final documentation reports. On-site density and concrete testing may also be required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of related experience in Materials Testing or Field Inspection
- Basic computer skills
- Proficient with basic math (e.g. calculating areas and volumes)
- A valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with MDOT FieldBook software / AASHTOWare
- Past experience with MDOT-related construction projects
- MDOT Density, MCA Concrete, MDOT HMA Paving, Storm Water Operator preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensuring communication with project managers, design professionals, contractors, and clients' by making recommendations and pointing out potential problems
- Informing project manager, contractors, clients, and design professionals of the progress or delays of a project
- Reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and maps
- Evaluating and reviewing plans and specifications for the job site to be inspected
- Managing deadlines, while prioritizing assignments and preparing final documentation reports
- Performing on-site Density and Concrete testing on an as needed basis
- Assuring quality of contractor work and compliance with plan specifications and standards for inspection site
- Keeping record and filing documents and project files for the organization during the duration of the project's lifecycle
Benefits
- Team and family-oriented work environment
- Advancement opportunities
- Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Generous PTO available starting day 1
- Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay
- 401K Plan
- Employer sponsored continuing education
- Referral Bonus Program
- Mentoring program
- Employee Appreciation Committee
- HRC Swag!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
