Commercial Building Inspector

Description

• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Support the Owner’s quality team by consulting the project’s team leading effective cross-functional communication.
• Implementation of the Client’s Project Management Plan, KLF’s Quality Management Plan, contract documents, and the local jurisdiction’s requirements.
• Perform testing on construction materials including, soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, and paving.
• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
• Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction of buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Operate equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic nondestructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Provide daily phone calls to Department Manager to inform of daily progress of the project.
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.
• Contribute to building a high-performing team by mentoring and supporting the Owner’s team within the scope of work’s space.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• SC DLLR Special Inspector Registration.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.);
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the construction industry as a technician or inspector
• Radiation Safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge with soil density testing experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1.
• IFC Special Inspector Premier Certificate.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• ICC Comercial Building Inspector Certification (B2)
• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding).
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.
• Employee referral bonuses;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance