Special Inspector (Concrete)

Raba Kistner, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a Special Inspector to join its Consultants team in Austin, Texas. The role conducts construction observations and special inspections and may perform field testing as needed. The inspector performs assigned testing according to established procedures and specifications, documents results, maintains and calibrates testing equipment, and completes inspection paperwork within one working day. The position also involves maintaining relevant training and certifications, recording work hours, assisting with client billing, communicating professionally with clients and colleagues, and following the company Health and Safety Program. Other assigned duties may include laboratory testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector or ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification.
ACI Field Grade 1 certification.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable jurisdiction and ability to meet the firm's auto insurability requirements.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, and reports.
Good oral and written communication skills, including writing short correspondence, notes, letters, and memos.
Safety-minded approach and willingness to put safety first in performing all duties.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and work-environment demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Construction materials laboratory experience.
Additional industry-approved special inspector certifications, such as ICC Prestressed Special Inspector, ICC Soils Special Inspector, ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector, ICC Commercial Building Inspector, ICC Certified Building Inspector, ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector, or IFC Firestop Special Inspector.

Responsibilities

Perform construction observations and special inspections, including concrete formwork, reinforcing steel and placement; soils; drilled piers; precast construction; masonry; fireproofing; and firestopping.
Conduct related field testing as needed, including soils moisture and density testing, rolling pattern and proof-rolling observations, sampling, fresh grout and mortar testing, and preparation of test specimens.
Perform assigned testing in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including applicable ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methods, and properly document results.
Complete inspection paperwork within one working day of completing an inspection.
Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and document calibration.
Properly document hours worked and assist with client billing efforts.
Maintain company-paid internal and external training and certifications, including regularly reviewing relevant testing methods.
Represent the company and its professional engineers professionally through face-to-face, verbal, and written communication with clients, coworkers, project managers, and others.
Use equipment, including company vehicles, safely and understand, adhere to, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety Program.
Perform other assigned legal and moral duties, including laboratory testing, and other duties as assigned.