Maintenance Inspector

Accura Engineering•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction/Operations/Maintenance Inspector monitors construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The role is based in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen. This position has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests, monitors work and project schedules, and prepares daily inspection reports and site inspection reports. The role maintains organized project files and monitors RFIs and contract documents to support continuity of construction, maintenance, and repair efforts. The inspector also participates in pre-final and final inspections, helps prepare punch lists, reviews as-built drawings, and assists with reviewing O&M manuals. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree in Construction Management is a plus. More than three years of applicable construction inspection experience is preferred. Master or journeyman HVAC technician experience is highly valued, and electrician experience is a plus. The position requires computer proficiency, construction-document literacy, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with clients, coworkers, and other parties. Physical requirements include working at construction sites and in the field, safely lifting and carrying 40 pounds and inspection equipment, and working outdoors in varied weather. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; a company-matched retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; and professional development and career advancement opportunities. The employer describes the work environment as supportive and collaborative.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent at a minimum.
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 O&M 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 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 monitor construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them using specialized construction software such as Procore.
Review and evaluate contractor requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing observed work and progress, including project schedule status and activities that are on or behind schedule.
Generate and maintain current Inspectors Site Inspection Reports.
Maintain organized 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 locally generated documents.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, help prepare detailed punch lists, and verify that punch-list items are corrected before recommending final payment.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, document discrepancies, and return drawings for correction.
Assist with reviewing O&M manuals and provide comments to address inaccurate or incomplete information.