Architectural Inspector

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks an Architectural Inspector to perform on-site inspections, verify structural integrity, materials, and workmanship, and ensure full compliance with project requirements.

The role focuses on daily quality control, safety, and guidance to field personnel, with experience in construction management and ability to read architectural/structural drawings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Associate degree in civil engineering or blueprint reading
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction, inspection, or architectural design
• Knowledge of construction management, inspection methods and materials

Responsibilities

• Inspect projects to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications
• Conduct daily quality control inspections and milestone inspections
• Ensure safety and occupational health on sites
• Verify OSHA requirements and standards are followed
• Provide guidance to field personnel
• Inspect and monitor construction sites for adherence to codes and specifications
• Visit projects to verify plans and standards are met
• Take photos of projects and maintain records
• Possess ability to design architectural/structural drawings specifications
• Schedule inspections and prepare final inspection reports

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Blueprin t Reading

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering or blueprint reading

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

The Architectural Inspector is responsible for inspections and quality assurance to ensure full compliance in the Repairs and Reconstruction. They perform on-site inspections verifying structural integrity, materials, and workmanship.

• Ensure projects are in compliance with the requirements and specifications.
• Carry out daily Quality Control Inspections, milestones inspections and final inspections of the projects to certify these comply with the established milestones.
• Ensure the safety and occupational health of the projects.
• Verify that projects meet OSHA requirements and standards are being carried out.
• Offer guidance to people who work in the field.
• Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, and specifications.
• Visit projects to verify established construction plans and standards are met.
• Take photos of the projects.
• Ability to design architectural and/or structural drawings specifications.
• Schedule inspections, maintain records and update the project progression.
• Prepare and file a report after each inspection of the project.

Job Qualifications

• Possess an associate degree in civil engineering or a blueprint reading course
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of construction or inspection or architectural design and/or structural drawings readings, is preferred
• Considerable knowledge of construction management, inspection, methods and materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient computer skills including in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must possess a valid Driver's license

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.