CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (ROADWAY) - MOBILE, AL

JOB SUMMARY:

The Construction Inspector will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on every phase of the construction process: including, but not limited to, civil (roadway, site work & utilities), structural, building, electrical, mechanical (water-main & HVAC), indoor air quality, safety, and hazardous material abatement. This position will ensure that all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors. This position is also accountable for establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with architects, engineers, testing labs, general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and the general public, where applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Attend various meetings as needed related to assigned construction projects
• Submit detailed documentation of daily construction activities
• Assist with coordination of required project acceptance testing
• Perform materials inspection and acceptance prior to installation
• Identify potential problems and notify the contractor and project engineer of any potential problems
• Keep project engineer and supervisor abreast of progress throughout duration of assigned projects
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual
• Compose, submit and log weekly status reports, weekly percentage completion reports, and daily reports to include: project conditions (i.e. trade manpower and work description), architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, general conditions and activities, site work, subcontractors and personnel, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, job requirements, photos, videos, delays
• Provide daily photos of entire job site construction progress. When necessary, provide photos to verify pre-construction existing building and site conditions
• Post addendums to plans and specifications
• Maintain as-built drawings for the duration of the project
• Maintain satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards and maintain accurate records
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform

the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list:

• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and related equipment
• Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills needed for submitting extensive written reports and documentation; construction reports and logs are written and filed daily
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress, to detect errors in construction projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and associates
• Must be able to perform specific installation tasks and field measurements
• Must have basic mathematical skills to assist with measurements and computations of installed quantities
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades
• Must be able to operate a computer and computer software related to word processing and spreadsheets

Required Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Cross-skilled inspector in the areas of asphalt/resurfacing and utility inspection, preferred
• High school diploma/General Equivalency Diploma(GED)
• 2 years of experience inspecting all utilities, electrical, waterline installation and roadway construction

LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• NICET, ACI, ICC or certifications related to asphalt resurfacing and erosion control required OR must be able to obtain certifications within 6 months of hire
• Valid State Driver’s License required and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company policy standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to stand up to eight hours or more at a time
• Required to walk in rugged conditions
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently works in outside weather conditions
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is often loud
• Travel, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours may be required

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform

the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list:

• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and related equipment
• Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills needed for submitting extensive written reports and documentation; construction reports and logs are written and filed daily
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress, to detect errors in construction projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and associates
• Must be able to perform specific installation tasks and field measurements
• Must have basic mathematical skills to assist with measurements and computations of installed quantities
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades
• Must be able to operate a computer and computer software related to word processing and spreadsheets