Construction Special Inspector

Colliers Engineering & Design•Holmdel Township, NJ

4d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is hiring qualified construction/building field special inspectors for commercial and public construction projects to perform 3rd party independent construction special inspections and material testing services including but not limited to earthwork (soil), foundation (shallow/deep), concrete reinforcement, concrete testing and placement, structural masonry, structural steel, spray-applied fireproofing (fire-proofing, fireproof), firestopping (fire-stopping, fire-resistant) and asphalt. This individual can work out of out Mays Landing, Mt. Laurel, or Holmdel office.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or AA/AS degree. Engineering or science background such as associates / bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Entry-level to 5+ years’ relevant experience.
Certifications or experience/ability to obtain one or more: Nuclear soil gauge certification.
ACI Field Concrete Grade I.
ICC or ACI certification in Reinforced Concrete.
ICC certifications in Soils, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel Welding or Bolting and/or Spray-On Fireproofing.
ICC certification as Commercial or Residential Building Inspector.
AWS certification in Structural Steel Welding.
EDI certification in EIFS.
NJDCA and/or Philadelphia L&I approved Special Inspector (SI) certification.
NECEPT / NJSAT asphalt field / plant certification.
Welding experience, AWS-CWI and/or ANST Level II in PT, MT and UT preferred for structural steel inspector positions but not required.
Wood Construction experience preferred for structural wood framing inspector positions.
Basic math skills, strong oral and written communication skills (English).
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Drug testing may be required.
Applicants in the construction industry are encouraged to apply as hands-on experience in construction work is extremely relevant to being able to perform the required special inspections.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or science background such as associates / bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Welding experience, AWS-CWI and/or ANST Level II in PT, MT and UT preferred for structural steel inspector positions but not required.
Wood Construction experience preferred for structural wood framing inspector positions.
Ability to work out of town is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform construction observation and material testing services that meet or exceed industry standards and verify contractor compliance with the building codes and project approved documents, specifications and drawings.
Obtain or renew certifications as relevant experience for which the company will provide training and incentives.
Read drawings, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
Work outside year-round, walk on uneven ground, and carry up to 75-pounds of equipment.
This position may require working on weekends and nights. Ability to work out of town is a plus.
Basic ability to use technology such as smart phones, laptops, Ipads and related software.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.