Construction Inspector

Overview

Inspects drainage construction projects for compliance with plans, specs, and codes.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspection
• progress monitoring
• materials testing
• quantity takeoffs
• daily reporting
• safety compliance

Tasks

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand up to eight hours or more at a time; walk in rugged conditions; work in adverse weather conditions; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Drain Improvement Construction Inspector performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work in Ingham County, Michigan. -Follows and carries out specific instructions on an independent basis. -Verifies proper materials are being used prior to installation. -Completes and files daily reports. -Answers inquiries and complaints from residents or community members. -Monitors construction progress for compliance with codes, permit conditions and contract documents. -Attends various meetings as needed related to construction projects. -Implements company mandated safety policies. -Reviews pay applications and confirms quantities and/or the percentage of completion values being requested are accurate. -Performs other duties as assigned. For example, utility research, as-built plans, quantity take offs, assisting with field survey or construction staking, etc. -Computes quantities and costs when requested. -Communicates professionally with contractors, county or municipal inspectors and staff. -Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual. -Obtains measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR). -Identifies and problem solves site construction issues. -Communicates potential problems to the contractor and project engineer prior to delays occurring and keeps project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project. -Coordinates construction materials testing with company staff or self performs on-site testing when needed. -Adheres to safety protocols and procedures outlined by PEA Group.

Requirements

• cswo
• sesc
• high school
• 0-5 yrs
• driver’s license
• surveying

What You Bring

As a part of performing this position’s duties, travel will be required to respective job sites in the Southeast Michigan Area and throughout the United States. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications -Ability to interact with contractors, inspectors, and staff in a professional manner. -Knowledge of surveying procedures and principles. -Ability to communicate effective verbally. -Knowledge of how to scale and measure distances. -Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. -Certifications in American Concrete Institure (ACI), ICC or MCA are preferred but not required. -Experience working on municipal or governmental construction projects. -High school diploma required. -Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. -Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. -Ability to operate a level and an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades. -Becomes thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected. -Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. -Knowledge of standard specifications for infrastructure, in particular drainage improvements, grading and sewer, construction in Michigan and their application. -Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications. -0-5 years-experience in the construction industry as an inspector on site construction project and experience working on public sector projects. -Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplications, and divisions accurately. -Certifications in State of Michigan EGLE Storm Water Operator (CSWO) and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Plan Review and Design are required.

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About Pea Group

-Began as a regional civil engineering firm and expanded into a full‑service site design consultancy. -Grown through strategic acquisitions, most recently ASTI Environmental, to broaden technical offerings. -Delivers holistic site solutions with multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, geotechnical and environmental consultants. -Tackles infrastructure and utility planning, stormwater systems, ADA compliance, ecological consulting, and landscape design. -Notable projects include the Oakland Hills Country Club redevelopment and GM Renaissance Center site work, showcasing technical depth and aesthetic finesse.

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