Special Inspector-Honolulu, HI

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Duties:

You will be expected to:

• Interpret project plans and specifications for compliance with projects requirements
• Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and results
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Complete soils inspections, including Earthwork operations including placement and compaction of structural fill, utility trench backfill, subgrade preparation, excavation. Identifying and verifying the use of approved materials, moisture-conditioning, lift thicknesses and degree of compaction during placement of fill. Sampling and testing of compacted fill materials
• Complete concrete inspections, including Concrete pre-placement inspections: reinforcing steel installation, prestressing, formwork, embeds, Concrete placement inspections: placement, consolidation, testing, finishing, curing, protection. Concrete post-placement inspections: surface finish, repairs, construction joint preparation, curing.

Education/Qualifications:

The following minimum requirements apply to this position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience
• U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work on federal military installation sites
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certifications/Licenses:

At least one of the following requirements must be met for this position:

• PCI Quality Control Technician/ Inspector Level II Certificate
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certificate
• ICC Pre-stressed Special Inspector Certificate
• ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
• Registered Professional Engineer with related experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.