Third Party Inspector

SPECIALTY INSPECTORS LLC•Winter Garden, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Inspectors, LLC is currently looking for energetic, driven, and hardworking individuals to join our growing team. The Third-Party Inspector is responsible for conducting daily field inspections and soil density testing for residential projects in the assigned area, involving visual inspections during various stages of construction to confirm compliance with the approved design plans, documenting the observed conditions, and completing inspection reports. This is a field position and travel within the assigned area is required. Prospective applicants must have keen attention to detail, be self-driven, be able to read blueprints and construction documents, understand construction methods and best practices, work independently, work on multiple projects concurrently, and produce accurate results while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Detail oriented
Ability to describe in detail observations made at a job site
Ability to read blueprints and other construction documents
Good understanding of residential construction materials and methods including concrete, masonry, wood framing, and stucco
Strong interpersonal skills
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
Good time-management and organizational skills
Excellent record-keeping abilities
Professional and team orientated
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Computer skills, including typing or browsing
Ability and willingness to travel in assigned area
Must be able to operate and use basic equipment (i.e.: hard hats, eye and hearing protection, ladders, general hand-held tools such as levels flashlights, tape measurer, and similar tools.)
Must be able to work in extreme climate conditions
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; walk, bend, reach, and climb in a job site setting
Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
High School diploma or equivalent is required
5 years minimum of construction-related experience is required
Minimum, ICC Building Inspector Certifications (B1 and B2)
Possess OSHA 30-hour certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
Current driver’s license, clean driving record

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of residential construction in accordance with client requirements and company standards
Coordinate with Operations team to update inspection status and for timely completion; and inform Operations team and clients of pass/fail inspection results
Perform soil density testing on compacted soils for building pads
Prepare and maintain all required records and reports
Work with Operations team and clients to establish daily inspection schedules based on inspection types, locality, and priority
Assist with other inspection services and/or field materials testing as assigned
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
Escalate client concerns to immediate supervisor for prompt resolution
Coordinate with internal cross-departmental teams, clients, and other stakeholders
Attends continuing education training sessions, including voluntary, mandatory, and those required to maintain certifications
Submits timely and accurate mileage, job costing, and other financial reporting
Monitors, reviews, and responds to all communication (email, phone, voicemail) in timely manner
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Adhere to company communication standards
Maintains and protects all company equipment and supplies
Perform virtual inspections as assigned