Special Inspector

NV5•Rahway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with ASTM and AASHTO testing procedures.
Ability to follow direction, procedures and learn repetitive tasks.
Driver's License and insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Gauge Cert
ACI
ICC
NJ DCA

Responsibilities

Observes construction activities and performs testing and measurements with the direction of supervisory technician, project manager or project engineer.
Observes work for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications, and other approved documents.
Furnishes inspection reports; upon approval of the project manager and when requested, to the building official, the engineer or architect of record, and other designated persons.
Notifies contractor, supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
Perform field testing of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, fireproofing and structural steel associated with civil engineering construction projects including ASTM, AASHTO requirements.
Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project.
Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work including but not the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab related materials.
Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.
Possesses effective written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients and outside agencies.
Provides complete and comprehensive communication with project management and other technicians to ensure the effective management of the project.