Waterfront Construction Inspector

Lindahl Reed•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lindahl Reed is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Waterfront Construction Inspector to support the federal waterfront improvement project at Pier Mike in North Charleston, South Carolina. This position provides on-site construction inspection, quality assurance, and oversight services for a complex federal waterfront construction project encompassing waterfront concrete construction, underground utilities, stormwater improvements, and design-build delivery. The Construction Inspector will work closely with the government Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the design-build contractor, and the Lindahl Reed project management team to ensure all work is executed in strict conformance with contract requirements, approved design documents, applicable codes, and federal standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in federal waterfront projects and a proven ability to independently identify and resolve field construction issues.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection, superintendent, or quality control experience; or a minimum of 5 years with a four-year engineering degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or QA/QC certification
Minimum of 2 years of experience on federal construction projects
Demonstrated experience in waterfront concrete construction, including piling, pier decks, bulkheads, or similar marine structures
Experience inspecting underground utilities and stormwater improvements on construction projects
Experience with design-build project delivery, including design review and contractor design submission processes
Proficiency with construction inspection documentation practices and construction management software
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and correspondence
Must be able to obtain and maintain required government site access credentials

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, CCM, or equivalent QA/QC certification
ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I or ACI Concrete Construction Inspector certification
Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, or other federal agency waterfront or marine construction projects
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and UFC standards for waterfront structures
Experience with USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors or government QA
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Responsibilities

Perform full-time, onsite construction inspection of waterfront construction activities at Pier Mike, including concrete structures, piling, decking, and marine appurtenances
Inspect underground utility installations including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for conformance with design documents and applicable codes
Monitor and inspect stormwater management improvements including grading, drainage structures, and best management practices (BMPs)
Verify that all construction activities conform to the contract requirements, approved submittits, and quality control plans
Identify construction deficiencies, non-conformances, and deviations from contract requirements and document corrective actions
Conduct and document pre-pour, in-progress, and post-pour concrete inspections in accordance with ACI standards and project specifications
Prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports, field logs, photographic documentation, and materials testing records
Document contractor quality control activities and verify three-phase inspection process compliance
Track submittal review status, RFI responses, and non-conformance reports
Prepare periodic inspection summaries and contribute to monthly progress reports for government and program management review
Support the review and tracking of contractor-submitted design documents, interim design submittals, and final design packages under the design-build delivery method
Coordinate with the design-build contractor to resolve design-construction interface issues and ensure as-built conditions conform to approved designs
Participate in design review meetings, pre-construction conferences, and progress meetings
Monitor contractor compliance with the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site safety requirements
Report safety hazards, incidents, and near-miss events to the project manager and government COR
Verify contractor adherence to environmental permits, stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), and environmental mitigation requirements