Construction Inspector

Kleinfelder

The Role

Overview

Inspect residential rehab projects, manage lead safety, specs, and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • progress inspections
  • lead testing
  • xrf analysis
  • spec preparation
  • change orders
  • punch list

Tasks

-Carry-out progress inspections for all individual projects. -Full property inspection, pest inspection, lead-based paint risk assessment, detection of lead-based paint using XRF Analyzer, take lead any necessary samples and send to lab. -Prepare/maintain client files and suitable for monitoring. -Have final inspection, lead clearance and final lead paperwork for Ohio Department of Health. -Send specifications to housing specialist and schedule Contractor Walk-Through. -Hold Contractor Walk-Through at property, edit/add to specs, issue Invitation to Bid Addendum, as necessary. -Prepare Change Orders/documentation, if any. -Prepare specifications using lead report from XRF/Lab, confer with homeowner regarding improvements. -Punch list/final inspections/final payment request to contractor.

Requirements

  • driver’s license
  • 10‑15 yrs
  • microsoft word
  • cdbg
  • lead assessor
  • communication

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation -10-15 years’ experience in preparing housing rehabilitation work specifications and cost estimates for Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Programs preferred. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Word software preferred. -Knowledge and experience with the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs a plus. -Must have good communication skills and able to travel throughout Ohio. -Licensed Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor and Licensed Lead Contractor/Supervisor through the Ohio Department of Health; and EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certification preferred or to be successfully obtained within 3-5 months of hire. -Pre-application, preliminary inspection (full application provided to client or property determined a walkaway)

The Company

About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Government

Solar

Water Resources