Facilities Operations & Maintenance Inspector

Accura Engineering•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, including construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The inspector provides surveillance and inspection of work, reviews construction submittals and contractor progress-payment requests, and produces daily inspection reports and site inspection reports. The role also maintains organized project files; monitors RFIs and contract documents; participates in pre-final and final inspections; helps prepare punch lists and verifies completion of punch-list items; reviews as-built drawings; and assists with reviewing O&M manuals. The role is located 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.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of business office procedures.
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 is preferred.
Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician is highly valued.
Experience as a master or journeyman electrician.

Responsibilities

Inspect and surveil construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities 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 contractors’ requests for progress payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports that summarize work progress and adequacy, verify the project schedule, and identify activities completed or 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 related 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 work.
Participate in pre-final and final construction inspections, assist with preparing detailed punch lists, and verify 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.