Inspector

G.E.C.•Metairie, LA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspectors make site observations to document that construction is performed according to detailed contract requirements, including plans, and contract and specification conformance. Duties include inspecting work being performed by the contractor for compliance with plans and specifications, inspecting for quality workmanship, preparing field diary which includes all daily activities each day along with other project information, measuring quantities of work, and documenting items of work performed in field books (which may be computer based), including measured quantities, location, date, etc. Inspectors inspect for quality, based on visual inspection, sampling, and testing of materials. Inspectors may be required, take photographs, file reports, and perform field sampling, and measure and document quantities of work-performed daily. Inspectors shall record findings in field logs book or computer. Use of Microsoft Word and PDF is required. Inspection sites are dirty and may be cluttered with tools, materials, or debris. Inspectors may have to walk, climb, crawl, bend and lift and are required to be in good physical conditions. Jobsite safety is a top priority. Inspection of highway work may be required at times, including serving as the principal inspector on the project. In addition to inspection duties, some review of the construction layout will be required. Duties could require nighttime inspection and out of town travel and extended stays for projects in Louisiana. Duties could/will include climbing of ladders, stairs and working at heights. Employees are expected to participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals and to assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year road or bridge construction experience
Pass a physical and drug test
Maintain an acceptable driving record while employed
Use of Microsoft Word and PDF is required
Required to be in good physical conditions

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with the City of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and LADOTD specifications
Preferred: certified as either Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor with Flagger card.
Preferred: ProCore experience

Responsibilities

Make site observations to document that construction is performed according to detailed contract requirements, including plans, and contract and specification conformance.
Inspect work being performed by the contractor for compliance with plans and specifications.
Inspect for quality workmanship.
Prepare field diary which includes all daily activities each day along with other project information.
Measure quantities of work.
Document items of work performed in field books (which may be computer based), including measured quantities, location, date, etc.
Inspect for quality, based on visual inspection, sampling, and testing of materials.
Take photographs, file reports, and perform field sampling, and measure and document quantities of work-performed daily.
Record findings in field logs book or computer.
Perform inspection of highway work, including serving as the principal inspector on the project.
Review construction layout.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals and to assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule.