Project Inspector

P17 Solutions LLC•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, documenting, and verifying construction, installation, infrastructure modernization, and facility improvement activities supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program. The Project Inspector provides direct field oversight of contractors and installation teams to ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, approved engineering designs, FAA standards, safety regulations, quality management procedures, and established project schedules. Working under the direction of the Construction Manager and Program Management Office, the Project Inspector conducts daily site inspections, reviews construction progress, validates workmanship and materials, identifies deficiencies, and documents compliance with project requirements. The Project Inspector serves as the FAA's eyes and ears in the field and plays a key role in supporting facility acceptance, equipment installations, system integration activities, and construction closeout activities across Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs), Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACONs), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), Combined Control Facilities (CCFs), telecommunications facilities, and surveillance sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
Must live in the Atlantic City Region, NJ, Washington, DC, or Oklahoma City, OK
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing construction inspection, quality assurance, field engineering, owner's representative, or construction management services.
Experience inspecting facility construction, infrastructure modernization, telecommunications installations, or mission-critical systems deployments.
Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, electrical infrastructure, communications systems, and installation practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction schedules, and technical documentation.
Experience documenting field activities and preparing inspection reports.
Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements and construction quality management procedures.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Ability to travel extensively to FAA facilities and project sites nationwide.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Defense (DoD), or other federal facility construction programs.
Knowledge of NAS infrastructure, air traffic control facilities, telecommunications systems, surveillance systems, or automation systems.
Certification as a Construction Inspector (NICET), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent.
Experience with telecommunications, network infrastructure, equipment shelters, radar facilities, or control tower construction projects.
Familiarity with FAA engineering standards, facility requirements, and federal construction contracting procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site inspections of construction, renovation, infrastructure, and installation activities supporting BNATCS deployments.
Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements, approved designs, technical specifications, and FAA construction standards.
Conduct daily field observations and document construction progress, completed work, labor resources, equipment utilization, and site conditions.
Verify that materials, equipment, and installation methods conform to approved project requirements and manufacturer specifications.
Inspect electrical, communications, network, facility, structural, HVAC, cabling, grounding, and equipment installation activities.
Identify, document, and track deficiencies, non-conformance issues, safety concerns, and quality-related findings through resolution.
Review contractor submittals, inspection reports, test results, field change requests, and quality control documentation.
Witness site testing, commissioning activities, system cutovers, equipment acceptance testing, and operational readiness demonstrations.
Maintain detailed project records, inspection logs, photographs, field reports, punch lists, and daily activity reports.
Coordinate closely with construction managers, engineers, system integrators, facility personnel, and project stakeholders to resolve field issues.
Validate construction milestone completion and provide recommendations regarding progress payments and project acceptance.
Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, safety meetings, and project turnover activities.
Monitor construction activities to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing National Airspace System (NAS) operations and facility functions.
Support final acceptance inspections, closeout reviews, and turnover of completed facilities and infrastructure to FAA operational organizations.