NICET Construction Inspector

GAI Consultants • Cranberry, PA

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About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking a Construction Coordinator is responsible for consulting with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others in matters related to plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and the methods, practices and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the work. The Construction Coordinator prepares daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules; checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment. The Construction Coordinator may supervise a staff of inspectors. Essential Functions: Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor. Ensure compliance with the contractor’s health and safety plan. Check that delivered materials conform to the contract documents. Check contractor’s layout and verify accuracy. Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with GAI’s and Owner’s requirements. Effective oral and written communication. Follow and convey instructions. Utilize computers and common office equipment. Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, sit, and stand. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Wear required personal protective gear/equipment. React to hazardous warnings and signals. Infrequently perform manual labor. Infrequently work in adverse weather conditions. Limited exposure to chemicals. Other Principle Duties: Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor. Provide positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company. Other duties which may be required which are commensurate with the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education and can read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume.
• 10+ Years of Experience
• Driver’s License
• Responsibilities involve performing and overseeing field monitoring on various multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale, scope, and/or complexity, including placement of concrete, earthwork, roadway paving, buildings, structures, foundations, and building materials.
• Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations
• Can Manage Tasks
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.
• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership

Nice To Haves

• BS Civil Engineering
• Experience being a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (TCIS).
• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction
• NECEPT Bituminous field certification
• ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification
• PennDOT/PTC CDS certification
• ECMS experience
• OSHA 10-Hour certification

Responsibilities

• Consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others in matters related to plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and the methods, practices and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the work.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules
• Check shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations
• Keep records of quantities and cost of materials used
• Prepare contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment
• Supervise a staff of inspectors
• Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor
• Ensure compliance with the contractor’s health and safety plan
• Check that delivered materials conform to the contract documents
• Check contractor’s layout and verify accuracy
• Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with GAI’s and Owner’s requirements
• Follow and convey instructions
• Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor
• Provide positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company
• Other duties which may be required which are commensurate with the position

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees