Construction Inspector - Water - Virginia Beach 1

Description

• Evaluate validity of PCO/CO request. (Is there a valid need for a change, and does the proposed change meet the need? Is the proposed change the best and most cost-effective way to meet the need?)
• Make sure all Building Department inspections are happening
• Review status of Building Permits (permits are generally a GC responsibility)
• Perform final check of math associated with the pay application
• Review status on turn-around of RFls and Submittals from EOR to GC, and vice versa. Normally done in conjunction with the Weekly meetings
• Organize and conduct regular job progress status meetings
• Verify that all other deliverables have been received and are complete and correct
• Perform a “reasonableness review". Typically, a separate budgetary estimate to make sure the PCO cost is fair and reasonable
• Resolve discrepancies with the GC
• Note and document construction issues
• Review and certify GC Pay Applications. *example provided
• Review and certify Change Orders (COs) and Potential Change Orders (PCOs)
• When the Owner(s) are in concurrence with the PCO, execute a formal CO. Usually, a CO will include more than one PCOs but not always
• Set guidelines for meetings and written communications
• Prepare project communications plan
• Participate in Pre-Construction Conference (normally chaired by the EOR’s PM)
• Review PCO and costing backup for completeness and accuracy
• Assist in processing and expediting Requests for Information (RFls). EOR has prime responsibility for review and approval
• Low-pressure testing of gravity piping
• Take and file daily photos of construction activity and progress. Document conditions which will not be viewable later (example — underground piping)
• Review test reports of 3rd party testing lab for spec compliance
• Verify permit close-out, and that Certificates of Occupancy are obtained, where applicable
• Sign and certify the final pay application
• Monitor 3rd party testing to assure correct number and types of tests are being conducted
• When all issues are resolved with the GC, review the PCO with the Owner(s)
• Make sure the work complete claimed is accurate
• Participate with GC personnel in QA/QC activities
• Review earned value (% complete) for all SOV line items
• Hydrostatic testing of tanks and water containing concrete structures
• Verify materials/equipment and associated documentation for any stored materials claims
• Review, certify and file the field testing reports.

Water pipe pressure testing (mostly DIP, SS and PVC)

Hydrostatic testing of tanks and water containing concrete structures

Gas pipe pressure testing

Low-pressure testing of gravity piping

Concrete pre-pour documentation

Review test reports of 3rd party testing lab for spec compliance

Monitor 3rd party testing to assure correct number and types of tests are being conducted

• Assure that all Building Permits required are obtained
• Prepare and distribute agendas and conference notes. “example provided
• Coordinate with GC, Owner(s) and EOR on solutions. Sometimes resulting in PCO/CO

Requirements

• Water pipe pressure testing (mostly DIP, SS and PVC)
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Gas pipe pressure testing
• 5-10 years field experience.
• At least 5-10 years field experience related to construction
• Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred
• Concrete pre-pour documentation
• OSHA 30-hour Training — Construction Safety and Health

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance