Maintenance Inspector

Accura Engineering•Chattanooga, TN

2d•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 role has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests, prepares daily inspection reports, maintains site inspection reports and project documentation, and monitors RFIs and contract documents. The position also supports pre-final and final inspections, punch-list completion, as-built drawing reviews, and review of operation and maintenance manuals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen. The work location is Huntsville, Alabama. 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, 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 operation and maintenance 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 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.
Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician.
Experience as a master or journeyman electrician.

Responsibilities

Inspect and surveil construction, operations, maintenance, and repair work to verify 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 the accuracy of construction or maintenance contractors’ progress-payment requests.
Prepare daily inspection reports summarizing work progress and adequacy, verifying the project schedule and identifying activities that are on 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 similar documents.
Monitor requests for information 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 corrections before recommending final payment to the contractor.
Review as-built drawings for accuracy, note discrepancies, and return drawings for correction.
Assist with reviewing operation and maintenance manuals and provide comments to address inaccurate or incomplete information.