Inspector

Professional Engineering Consultants• US,

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Inspector performs construction inspection services on a variety of projects to ensure compliance with contract documents and applicable regulations and codes. Projects may include site civil land developments, roads, bridges, airport infrastructure, grading, paving, utilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, storm drainage, intersection improvements, sidewalks, pathways, and traffic signals, as well as work involving architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or industrial disciplines. Assignments may cover new construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, renovation, or repair for public- and private-sector clients. The Inspector reviews project documentation, monitors construction activities and materials for compliance, documents progress and quantities, coordinates materials testing, and maintains project records. The role involves regular travel to project sites and related meetings, and may include assisting with other field services such as surveying and geotechnical investigations. The work location is remote in Western Kansas, with candidates preferred to be based in or near Garden City or Hays. Work is primarily outdoors, with occasional work inside buildings or structures and possible exposure to weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, water, moving machinery, electrical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic waste. The position requires mobility and regular physical activity, including moving materials and operating equipment. The work environment is described as business casual, friendly, respectful, collaborative, and team oriented, with daily peer interaction and support for career growth.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or General Education Degree, or higher.
Knowledge of engineering disciplines and field engineering services relevant to construction inspection projects.
Knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to construction inspection projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, and with a PDF editor such as Bluebeam.
Proficiency using computers, tablets, and cell phones.
Ability to use construction inspection tools such as measuring wheels, measuring tapes, and levels.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with team members, managers, clients, and the public.
Ability to perform quality control initiatives and take prompt action to resolve problems.
Clear and effective written and oral communication, active listening, and ability to handle issues tactfully, diplomatically, and confidentially.
Ability to plan and organize daily work and prioritize tasks to meet required timeframes.
Ability to work 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends when necessary.
Willingness and ability to accept occasional out-of-town projects if needed.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including mobility, frequent movement and postures, and handling or carrying materials.

Nice To Haves

KDOT inspection experience.
An associate, bachelor’s, or bachelor of arts degree in an appropriate construction-related, technical, or engineering field.
Field construction inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience in a related construction, technical, or engineering field.
Knowledge of GPS data collectors, laser levels, and range finders.
KDOT CIT Basic Inspection (BI) certification.
KDOT CIT Asphalt Paving Inspection (API) certification.
KDOT CIT Concrete Paving Inspection (CPI) certification.
KDOT CIT Structures Inspection (STR) certification.
KDOT CIT Nuclear Gauge (NUC) certification.
American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Tester (ACI CF) certification.
KDOT CIT Construction Storm Water (CSW) certification.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, contract documents, approved submittals and shop drawings, geotechnical reports, and other applicable project documentation before construction begins.
Confirm that materials and equipment have approved submittals or shop drawings before installation.
Monitor construction activities and incorporated materials and equipment for compliance with project documents and applicable regulations and codes.
Notify the contractor and Project Engineer or Project Manager of non-conforming work.
Prepare and maintain daily inspection reports and weekly inspection summary reports using established formats.
Measure and track completed quantities and installed pay items, verify plan quantities, and perform calculations and prepare data plots or graphs as needed.
Track and document contractor contract time using established reporting formats.
Photograph project progress, site conditions, and installed materials and equipment before, during, and after construction.
Schedule and observe onsite materials testing, check testing for compliance with project specifications, and ensure results are distributed to applicable project team members; perform field materials testing and sample collection when necessary.
Produce redline drawings by tracking and logging changes on electronic plan sets.
Review contractor pay estimates and verify quantities against the Inspector’s quantity summary log.
Attend construction project meetings, including pre-construction, progress, safety, and completion meetings, as well as other meetings as directed by the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
Produce and maintain punch lists of remaining or deficient work.
Maintain inspection project records and reports using the established electronic filing system and project folder structure.
Complete inspection quality control checks in accordance with established procedures.
Drive daily to assigned project sites and project-related meetings.
May assist other PEC team members with field services such as surveying and geotechnical soil and materials investigations.
Perform other projects and responsibilities assigned at the company’s discretion.