Construction Inspector

Overview

Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, codes, schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• construction inspection
• preconstruction review
• bmp inspections
• report generation
• schedule monitoring
• client liaison

Tasks

-Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes and identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. -Plan, organize, and direct the project management construction inspection functions through all phases of a project – Preconstruction to Closeout to ensure contract compliance in the aspects of inspections: -May work on-site, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and the ability to lift 50 lbs. -Preconstruction – review design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process. -Coordinate projects and provide information to contractors, consultants, developers, and staff -Closeout – provide inspection documentation during the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications -Implement best management practices (BMP) inspections with the contractor and ensure the contractor maintains BMP reports, training logs, permits, and updates to the BMPs -Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project-related inspection outcome decisions -Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. -Construction - management of the contractor from the buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. -Look over and interpret maps, specifications, plans, diagrams, and contract specifications -Input inspection details and other related information onto the computer system, update and retrieve information, if necessary, prepare daily reports, photo reports, monthly reports, and logs -Read the current schedule and understand what work is ongoing and recognize and question a delay/discrepancy in relation to various milestone inspections. -Inspect projects during various stages of construction to ensure the contractor is in compliance with project plans and specifications, applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, manage the quality of materials used, and labor staff personnel -Reports; observing and recording on-site construction activities and conformance to project plans and specifications.

Requirements

• microsoft project
• construction inspection
• iibec
• problem solving
• team management
• bachelors

What You Bring

-Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with practical and logical qualities; good problem-solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills; ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people; ability to inspire and manage diverse teams. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project. -3-5 years experience in a variety of building types and construction inspections through all phases of construction. -Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling -Often work in an outdoor environment. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. -Will be required to have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to perform the listed duties -Relevant certification such as; IIBEC, ACI, ICC, OSHA, USACE, or equivalent. -Relevant experience in construction management, construction inspection, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or the related field is preferred.

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About Rider Levett Bucknall Rlb

-Has grown into a leading global consultancy. -Provides project management, cost management, and advisory services. -Known for delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget. -Worked on iconic buildings, transport systems, and sustainable developments globally. -Uses cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to streamline project delivery and ensure efficiency. -Supports projects across various stages from feasibility through design and construction to operation.

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