Senior Construction Inspector I - CEI

Raba Kistner Inc.•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community “We care for our communities”, Integrity “We act with integrity”, Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”, Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”, Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”. Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Senior Construction Inspector I to join our team in the San Antonio, TX. Under direction, inspects and oversees TxDOT construction projects to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications reporting observations orally and in writing to direct report. This position requires application of engineering principles, keeping in alignment with established procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in roadway and related facilities, construction inspection or NICET Level IV certification in Transportation Engineering Technology (Highway Construction).
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
Good oral and written communication skills
Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Perform mathematical calculations using basic algebra (fundamental laws, algebraic expressions), geometry, and the trigonometric functions of right triangles.
Extensive knowledge of highway construction plans, construction inspection procedures, and specifications, as well as materials used in highway construction, and thorough knowledge of materials testing procedures.
Considerable knowledge of the State specific manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard and also construction project document auditing techniques.
Working knowledge of Site Manager.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to use nuclear gauges
Completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures (or ability to complete within 6 months of employment)
ACI Field Testing Technician Level I certifications and trainings are preferred.
Related experience and/or education may be evaluated to substitute for on the job experience.
Related experience may be substituted with the approval of the client.

Responsibilities

Inspect TxDOT construction projects activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.
Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
Perform, supervise, and report on frequency compliance and coordinate field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
Train and serve as a lead worker for less experienced workers; assigning work priority tasks.
Assist direct report in planning and coordinating inspection operations.
Meet with contractor’s supervisors or other project leaders on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
Review materials tests and completed work performed by inspectors to ensure compliance with requirements of established procedures.
Verify adequacy of samples and locations at which samples are collected to ensure representative distribution of sampling and testing.
The safe utilization, storage, and maintenance of all documents and tools, including company vehicle.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
Work closely with direct report to establish priorities and deadlines, as well as provide updates on progress or delays of tasks or assignments.
Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.