Civil Resident Construction Inspector

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Req Id : 98857

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : Yes

Job Summary

Serves as a construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on a moderately complex medium or a large construction project; civil works, underground pipelines, pumping stations, and plants. Duties may include project controls administration. May provide direction to other inspection staff.

Key Responsibilities

• . Anticipates daily and upcoming construction activities, and prepares accordingly; may give direction to other inspection staff . Provides drawing and specification interpretations with little direction . Reviews and analyzes contractor's project schedule with direction . With limited direction, interprets contract documents for QA/QC . May assist with limited direction in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders
• Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions . Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims . Performs administrative duties related to project controls in the absence of admin staff . Inspects complicated construction activities with little or no direction . Documents field observations . Resolves minor construction issues in the field with contractor foreman . Observes Black and Veatch's safety policies . Can process contractor pay application, respond to simple RFIs, and coordinate complex interpretations with engineer . May begin to provide direction to other field staff

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred
• Preferred Skills: . Strong attention to detail . Basic knowledge of plans and specifications . Basic knowledgeable of project controls and effect on time, cost, quality and communication . Intermediate communications skills, both written and oral . Basic understanding of heavy construction principles . Basic problem solving skills . Basic knowledge of heavy-construction materials and equipment . Basic knowledge of heavy-construction means and methods . Basic ability to read contract drawings and knowledge of specifications . Basic problem identification and resolution skills . Knowledge of project control system . Basic understanding of administrative
• And
• Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred
• Project policies and procedures . Intermediate skills in construction QA/QC and coordinating with design staff . Basic knowledge of National and International Building Codes (IBC) and standards . Basic supervisory skills
• 5+ years related field experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Requires repetitive movement.
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Typical construction site environment:

Competencies

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

003

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