Construction Inspector

Overview

The Drain Improvement Construction Inspector performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work in Ingham County, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and problem solves site construction issues.
• Monitors construction progress for compliance with codes, permit conditions and contract documents.
• Attends various meetings as needed related to construction projects.
• Answers inquiries and complaints from residents or community members.
• Obtains measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR).
• Completes and files daily reports.
• Coordinates construction materials testing with company staff or self performs on-site testing when needed.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected.
• Verifies proper materials are being used prior to installation.
• Communicates potential problems to the contractor and project engineer prior to delays occurring and keeps project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project.
• Follows and carries out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Computes quantities and costs when requested.
• Communicates professionally with contractors, county or municipal inspectors and staff.
• Reviews pay applications and confirms quantities and / or the percentage of completion values being requested are accurate.
• Implements company mandated safety policies.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures outlined by PEA Group.
• Performs other duties as assigned. For example, utility research, as-built plans, quantity take offs, assisting with field survey or construction staking, etc.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge and Experience

Competencies and Personal Attributes

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand up to eight hours or more at a time; walk in rugged conditions; work in adverse weather conditions; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee 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.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, overtime and weekends as required.

Travel

As a part of performing this position's duties, travel will be required to respective job sites in the Southeast Michigan Area and throughout the United States.