Maintenance Inspector

Accura Engineering•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction/Operations/Maintenance Inspector monitors construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities at MSFC to ensure they conform to MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The role has no supervisory responsibility and 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. The inspector reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests; prepares daily inspection reports and maintains current site inspection reports and project records; monitors RFIs and contract documents; participates in pre-final and final inspections and punch-list follow-up; reviews as-built drawings; and assists with reviewing O&M manuals. The position requires physical capability to work at and around construction sites and in field assignments, safely lift and carry 40 pounds, carry construction and inspection equipment, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions. The employer lists health, dental, and vision insurance, a company-matched retirement savings plan, paid time off and holidays, professional development and advancement opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer proficiency with MS 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 O&M manuals.
Ability to inspect and confirm that 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 at construction sites and in 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.
Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician.
Experience as a master or journeyman electrician.

Responsibilities

Inspect and surveil construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure compliance 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 worked on and activities on or behind schedule.
Generate and keep Inspectors Site Inspection Reports current.
Maintain organized 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 punch-list items are corrected before recommending final payment to the contractor.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, note discrepancies, and return drawings for correction.
Assist in reviewing O&M manuals and provide comments to address inaccurate or incomplete information.