Construction Inspector

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDME is currently seeking an experienced Construction Inspector with expertise in inspection of civil construction projects for bridges, roads, paving; to support our construction management and inspection services related to Department of Transportation projects for varies government agencies.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports.
• Develop daily construction for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application tool.
• Review construction quantities and monitor payments to contractor.
• Function as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Ensure Quality Assurance of the installed work.
• Review progression of work to monitor and reconcile against construction schedule.
• Read/Understand contractor submittals, Request-For-Information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawing.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to project supervisor and/or construction manager.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the project supervisor/construction manager, or other designee.
• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process.
• Ensure proper implementation of temporary maintenance of traffic (MOT) and lane closures.
• Evaluate the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the project supervisor/construction manager.
• Assist the project supervisor/construction manager with compiling data, for monthly reports.
• Develop construction punch list.
• Ability to work schedules conductive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to DME’s related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.  

REQUIREMENT:

• Experience in bridge, roads, paving, curb/gutter, concrete inspection work.
• Experience in storm water management; AND soil and erosion control practices.
• Experience in materials inspection, such as pipes, valves, meters, fittings, couplers, liners, coatings, reinforced concrete beams, bridge rails.
•  Experience in concrete and soil testing.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in ASTM, ACI and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures and inspection methodologies. 
• Ability to read/interpret project plans, drawings, blueprints.
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Highly familiar with road safety and traffic control management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Solid knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM14), Oracle Unifier or e-Builder
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by DME’s health, safety, and harassment policies 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High-School Diploma
• 4 years of experience in field inspection, in civil, mechanical, disciplines work on transportation projects (earthwork, utilities, infrastructure, roads, paving)

CERTIFICATES, LICESNSES, REGISTRATIONS:
 

• Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification 
• Erosion & Sedimentation Control Certification – SHA Yellow Card, is desirable. 
• MARTCP Soil & Aggregate Compaction Technician Certification, is desirable.