Civil Construction Inspector - Houston, United States - Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates, Inc.

Description

Civil construction inspector (field site representative) provides field coordination, project management, and observation for subdivision and utility district public works projects.

• Perform daily site visits and observations of all assigned construction projects.
• Prepare daily reports for each assigned project.
• Monitor, document, and report construction progress for each project.
• Coordinate and observe all required testing procedures for the water, sanitary, and drainage facilities.
• Observe excavation, fill, soil compaction, utility line installation activities.
• Observe paving operations, coordinate with contractors and subcontractors, testing agency, city/county inspectors.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of required agency or municipality inspections, and creation of punch lists.
• Follow through to ensure that all construction deficiencies are properly corrected and documented.
• Report to and communicate with internal project managers, engineers, surveyors.
• Initiate and conduct preinspections of all projects prior to formal scheduled inspections.
• Perform plan reviews for "constructability" issues.
• Perform asbuilt reviews for agency submittal and approval.
• Other related field and office duties as required.

• Ability to read, interpret and understand civil construction drawings, bid proposals and construction documents.
• Ability to identify, document, and notify all parties of construction deficiencies and compliance issues.
• Ability to review and process monthly pay requests from the Contractor.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with others clearly and effectively.
• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Skilled in PC usage, smartphones, tablets, and associated software including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, TEAMS, Outlook.
• Able to work with mínimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time.
• Knowledgeable in the use and techniques of all equipment used for confined space entry such as air monitoring devices, respirators, tripods and lift equipment, etc.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to construction activities, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• This is a fulltime position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available oncall early/late hours/weekends to deal with construction issues, delays, bad weather, malfunctioning equipment and emergencies, etc. at the job site.

• Minimum 2 years of civil infrastructure or related utility or construction experience
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Must have reliable/dependable transportation.
• Must maintain minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.
• Must be proficient with the use of a smartphone and an iPad/Tablet/Computer.

• 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 regularly required to communicate with other employees for safety reasons while on site.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk on unlevel ground; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms while on construction site.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee might frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally might lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands and may change at any time with or without notice.