Inspector, Construction

Amentum•Tampa, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector, Construction is responsible for construction inspections at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. The role monitors contractor quality control and inspection programs for facilities and infrastructure construction, supports technical and constructability reviews with engineers, architects, and technicians, and checks plans and specifications for clarity, completeness, code compliance, and permit requirements. The Inspector coordinates and attends pre-construction meetings, discusses scheduling, mission impacts, safety, occupant relocation, and contract requirements, and reviews contractor progress schedules and reports. The role reviews submittals, requests for information, and shop drawings; inspects construction work and materials; documents project activity; and updates project status in Air Force and company management systems. The Inspector assists with contract modifications and addendums, including statements of work, and may participate in negotiations. The role conducts pre-final and final inspections, follows up on corrections, closes out completed contracts, submits task order evaluations, responds to warranty reports, and may perform surveillance on projects managed by the Corps of Engineers. The position involves a combination of outdoor construction sites and an indoor office environment, with occasional local travel. Regular hours are normally eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to cover weekends if required. The role also requires 24/7 on-call availability and the ability to respond to a base emergency within one hour.

Requirements

Minimum 10–15 years of broad experience in construction and construction contracts, preferably in facilities and/or infrastructure.
Project management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of generally accepted construction and maintenance workmanship standards for facilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively with personnel at all levels.
Knowledge of Government contracting terminology and applications.
Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements, including DOH, SWPPP, and SWFWMD.
Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and EM-385.
Ability to walk, climb, bend, and perform other movements necessary to inspect construction projects.
High school diploma.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to hold and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health screening, and background check.
Ability to cover weekends if required and respond to base emergencies within one hour while on call.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractors’ quality control and inspection programs for construction of facilities and infrastructure.
Work with engineers, architects, and technicians to resolve technical issues and support constructable design solutions.
Review plans and specifications for clarity, completeness, applicable code compliance, permits, and constructability.
Coordinate and attend pre-construction meetings with the 6th Contracting Squadron and interested parties; discuss schedules, mission impacts, safety, occupant relocation, contract requirements, and construction questions.
Review contractor progress schedules for accuracy, reasonableness, format, sequencing, and cost allocation; recommend approval to Air Force Contracting when applicable.
Review contract submittals, requests for information, and shop drawings; coordinate with engineers and architects or respond to RFIs, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement.
Inspect work in progress and verify that materials and procedures comply with safety standards, contract specifications, and design drawings.
Conduct daily inspections, photograph project activity, complete and file AF 1477 documentation, and review and approve weekly contractor progress reports.
Record the actual percentage of work completed and accepted to support progress payments, and update project status in Air Force and company management systems.
Assist the Project Engineer/Architect with contract modifications and statements of work for customer requests or unforeseen conditions; attend and assist with negotiations when requested.
Conduct pre-final and final inspections with the 6th Contracting Squadron and Construction Flight Chief, record findings, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed.
Close out completed construction contracts, submit task order evaluations, and respond to warranty reports for the Air Force Coordinator.
Perform secondary surveillance on Corps of Engineers-managed projects when assigned and work directly with the Chief of Construction on outages and shop support requests.
Maintain 24/7 on-call availability and be able to respond to base emergencies within one hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.