Resident Construction Inspector

Job Description

Local Candidates Only- no per diem or relocation offered.

Will be onsite for project located in Miami, FL

Reviews schedule updates with regard to general construction logic, potential conflicts, and activities or deliveries falling behind schedule

Evaluates contractor proposals of remedial actions to correct schedule problems

Monitors and reports on progress of work but seeks assistance from Black and Veatch professional schedulers on unusual or difficult issues .

Provides technical interpretation of construction drawings and specification requirements in conjunction with the project or resident engineer

Leads or assists the resident engineer in the interpretation/clarification process during construction, coordinates responses with project or resident engineer and engineering disciplines, and writes responses for project controls assistant .

Oversees the review, tracking, and distribution of contractor submittals from site, including coordinating with appropriate design disciplines for technical reviews; alerts contractor when necessary submittals are not received ahead of related construction

Interprets contract documents for QA/QC .

Leads in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor, coordinates responses with the project manager, and prepares change orders .

Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions

Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims .

Manages the administration of project documentation, records, and reporting onsite .

Assures that contractor's as-built records are monitored for accuracy and completeness, collected at end of the project, and forwarded to project engineer .

Supervises and performs inspections as appropriate; schedules and witnesses field testing performed by others, including testing firms and field acceptance testing

Develops project construction punch lists for substantial and final completion

Coordinates and monitors quality assurance for all aspects and disciplines onsite for the project .

Documents field observations .

Serves as onsite liaison to owner and contractor .

Adheres to safety, quality, and ethical standards in accordance with Division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments; and supervises staff compliance .

Anticipates potential construction issues, such as dimensional or applicability conflicts, and works proactively with all parties to expedite solutions and mitigate any negative impacts to the project

Reviews, resolves inaccuracies with contractor, and recommends contractor's payment requests to owner .

Assists with coordination of equipment startup operations and operator training, and may manage these activities when required

Coordinates with project engineer or startup specialists for process startups

Responsible for leading the team of inspectors

May supervise other field staff .

Conducts pre-construction, weekly, monthly and special construction meetings, prepares and distributes meeting minutes

Education Requirement

Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred. Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred. Inspection certification preferred. 10+ years field experience. 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred

Soil And Concrete Testing Experience Preferred

Water main line inspection or similar piping inspection preferred

Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred

Inspection certification preferred