Sr. Construction Inspector-Roadway/Pavement

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

Must have knowledge of airfield runway construction improvements and pavement resurfacing since detailed inspections must be made to ensure the required level of workmanship adhering to the contract, project plans and specifications Perform and support three-phase inspection system Provide daily QA reports to document all activities observed for each on-site day in sufficient detail Review and analysis of construction contractor progress Ensure safety requirements are met including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements Monitor submittals utilizing a submittal status log. Review of design, comment logging and back-checking; verify accurate as-built drawings Review and comment on the accuracy of the construction contractor’s requests for payment Review and acknowledge daily reports including verification of the project schedule by indicating the activities worked on that day and the activities behind schedule Maintain an Inspectors Site Inspection Report Assist in response for Requests for Information (RFI), modifications and change orders Participate in pre-final and final inspections, assist in preparations of detailed punch-lists and check that all punch list items are corrected prior to final payment. Interaction with clients and contractors requires the candidate to have a professional presentation along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. QARs may be working in remote locations where they may experience extreme environmental conditions (e.g. seasoned heat or cold conditions). Applicants for federal contracts may be asked to submit additional information beyond applications and resume. If you are selected to proceed, please be able to provide information in a timely manner.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen
High School diploma is required or GED with at least 7 years of construction inspection experience performing quality assurance verification on construction contract, airfield runway improvements, roadways or pavement resurfacing experience highly preferred
Or, Associate Degree (two-year degree) / Technical Training Degree (two years of training) with at least 5 years of construction inspection experience performing quality assurance verification on construction contract, airfield runway improvements, roadways or pavement resurfacing experience highly preferred
Or, Bachelor of Science Degree and at least 3 years of construction inspection experience performing quality assurance verification on construction contract, airfield runway improvements, roadways or pavement resurfacing experience highly desired
Paving Inspector Certification provided by the Asphalt Institute will be required within 30 days of start date.
Experience enforcing EM 385-1-1, OSHA rules and regulations and all applicable safety requirements
Demonstrated experience with performing the following duties: quality assurance inspections; submittal review, quality verification, validating contractor pay request and preparing daily reports
Interaction with clients and contractors requires the candidate to have a professional presentation along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Resident Management System (RMS 3.0), preferred
Experience with Federal Construction projects, particularly US Army Corps of Engineers, preferred

Responsibilities

Must have knowledge of airfield runway construction improvements and pavement resurfacing since detailed inspections must be made to ensure the required level of workmanship adhering to the contract, project plans and specifications
Perform and support three-phase inspection system
Provide daily QA reports to document all activities observed for each on-site day in sufficient detail
Review and analysis of construction contractor progress
Ensure safety requirements are met including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements
Monitor submittals utilizing a submittal status log. Review of design, comment logging and back-checking; verify accurate as-built drawings
Review and comment on the accuracy of the construction contractor’s requests for payment
Review and acknowledge daily reports including verification of the project schedule by indicating the activities worked on that day and the activities behind schedule
Maintain an Inspectors Site Inspection Report
Assist in response for Requests for Information (RFI), modifications and change orders
Participate in pre-final and final inspections, assist in preparations of detailed punch-lists and check that all punch list items are corrected prior to final payment.