Maintenance Inspector

Accura Engineering•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction/Operations/Maintenance Inspector monitors construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities at MSFC to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The role is based in Huntsville, Alabama. 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

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 and confirm construction work conforms to 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.
Physically capable of meeting 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 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, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to confirm work complies with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA standards at MSFC.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate construction or maintenance contractors’ requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing observed progress and work adequacy, verifying the project schedule and identifying activities completed or behind schedule.
Generate and update Inspectors Site Inspection Reports to keep them current.
Maintain organized files for correspondence, meeting and conference minutes, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and related documents.
Monitor requests for information (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 work.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, help prepare detailed punch lists, and verify punch-list items are corrected before recommending final payment to the construction contractor.
Review and evaluate as-built drawings for accuracy, document discrepancies, and return drawings for correction.
Assist with reviewing operations and maintenance manuals received during construction, maintenance, or repair work and provide comments on inaccurate or incomplete information.