Construction Representative - (77)

DDG•Baton Rouge, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Duplantis Design Group, PC (DDG) is seeking a motivated, self-starting Construction Inspector Manager for projects in the Mobile, Alabama market. The role monitors contractor work and provides support and documentation for private- and public-sector projects. It also establishes DDG’s construction inspection program in coordination with the Business Unit Leader. The position administers inspection and construction-administration services for DDG’s Civil Engineering team in Mobile and surrounding areas, including oversight and approval of subordinate staff work. It defines and enforces inspection protocols and procedures in coordination with the Business Unit Leader, engineering staff, and DDG’s Quality Assurance team; forecasts workforce needs; and participates in recruiting and interviewing inspectors and support staff. The role may require cross-training in related fields and travel to project sites. Successful candidates will be encouraged and authorized to obtain certain ALDOT inspection and materials-testing certifications, with costs reimbursable.

Requirements

At least 3 years of field construction inspection experience is preferred.
Highly effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills, including experience reviewing and preparing field reports.
Familiarity with commonly used surveying and construction terms.
Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles for inspection activities.
Active certifications in applicable primary materials inspection areas, or ability to obtain an applicable Louisiana Transportation Research Center certification within one year of accepting the position. Applicable areas include Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Paving, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Paving, Structural Concrete, or Embankment and Base Course. Approved equivalent AASHTO or other accepted-organization certifications may be considered.
Ability to pass regular and random drug screenings in accordance with DDG and client policies.
Excellent problem-solving and information-research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs, and field inspection equipment.
Ability to traverse and inspect jobsites in varied weather and terrain, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, stretching, and climbing a ladder.
Ability to talk, hear, and communicate verbally and in writing; required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear employer-provided personal protective equipment regularly.
Ability to drive a company and/or personal vehicle to and from worksites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other Autodesk tools.
Experience providing construction inspection, observation, or monitoring on ALDOT or other Department of Transportation projects.
Valid and active certifications in the primary materials to be inspected.

Responsibilities

Promote DDG’s core values and comply with the DDG Company Manual.
Communicate frequently with current and prospective clients and contractors.
Assist with establishing project budgets and schedules and enforce project controls in line with company processes.
Directly supervise inspection staff when applicable.
Collaborate with engineers, construction crews, and project owners.
Observe construction activities, including earthwork, base-course placement, paving, curb and gutter placement, drainage and utility installation, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control.
Document construction progress and key project records, including photographs, materials notebooks, as-built plans, quantity records, and schedules.
Monitor contractor compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Monitor and document construction quantities daily.
Monitor and report contractor performance to the Engineer in Charge.
Review and coordinate contractor execution plans, including temporary traffic control and construction phasing.
Coordinate required municipal and agency inspections and witness required materials testing.
Assist design staff in producing practicable designs informed by field experience and construction trends.
Define, create, implement, and enforce inspection protocols and procedures in accordance with contract, client, agency, company, and industry requirements and standards.
Forecast inspection workforce needs and communicate resource requirements to the Business Unit Leader.
Participate in recruiting and interviewing prospective inspectors and support staff.
Administer inspection and construction-administration services for the DDG Civil Engineering team in Mobile and surrounding areas; oversee, supervise, and approve subordinate staff work.
Support project closeout by preparing as-built documents for approval by the engineer of record.
Travel to project sites and be on call for jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.