Senior Construction Inspector

Hill international•Edinburg, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in Edinburg, Texas. This role involves conducting daily observations of construction work to ensure compliance with approved contract documents, specifications, RFIs, Change Orders, and submittals. The inspector will issue observation reports, attend various installations requiring owner representation, and maintain organized project documentation. Responsibilities also include reviewing contractor payment applications, surveying construction progress, coordinating material and system testing, monitoring the commissioning process, and assisting the Project Manager or RCM in resolving construction issues across multiple disciplines. The inspector will draft directives, confirm pricing, attend pre-construction and onsite meetings, facilitate pre-installation meetings, and coordinate with campus facilities for necessary disruptions. Additionally, the role involves monitoring project close-out procedures, issuing and verifying punchlists, monitoring job site safety and environmental compliance (SWPPP), and staying current with relevant codes and regulations. The Senior Construction Inspector will interface with various stakeholders to resolve conflicts.

Requirements

High school diploma with 5-10 years of experience in commercial or institutional construction.
ICC Commercial Builder, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical Certification is required or willing to obtain.
Must be willing to work and travel to various project locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley, as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, licensure, or apprenticeship in one or more building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily observation of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, Requests for Information (RFIs), Change Orders, and approved submittals and shop drawings.
Issue Observation Reports noting conditions of non-compliance, with proper references to detailed drawings and specifications sections.
Attend early morning, evening, or after-hours installations (ex: concrete pours) requiring owner representation.
Maintain and organize on-site project documentation, including inspection and test reports, RFI’s, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASIs) documents, project change control documents, etc.
Review and confirm/modify approve monthly contractor Payment Applications.
Survey construction progress to confirm percent complete by trades.
Coordinate and monitor material testing, air balance testing, and systems testing.
Monitor Commissioning process, including equipment testing, functional performance tests and building integration of inter-related systems.
Monitor deficiency logs to ensure follow up of re-testing and system performance.
Assist the Project Manager and/or the Resident Construction Manager (RCM) in resolving construction issues involving architectural, civil, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues.
Draft Field Directives and Field Orders for RCM approval where needed to expedite the work and document direction given to contractor.
Confirm pricing with R.S. Means or other specified cost estimating tools.
Attend pre-construction meetings and regular onsite construction meetings.
Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractors and subcontractors prior to start of roofing, glazing, pre-cast panels, curtain wall, waterproofing, foundations, structural framing, and other systems as required by specifications.
Coordinate with campus facilities and operations when utility outages, noise control, traffic control or security are required by the work.
Attend pre-outage planning meetings.
Monitor project close-out procedures, including O&M manuals, as-builts, punchlists, and warranty walk-through.
Issue punchlists for above ceiling, open wall and Substantial Completion inspections, and revisit to confirm completion of deficiencies.
Monitor and document job site safety, StormWater Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) Best Management Practices & posted notifications, and follow-up on correction of noted non-compliance by contractor.
Maintain SWPPP and Safety inspection files.
Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions.
Interface with and provide support to users and campus operations, architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies to assist with resolution of conflicts.