Campus Construction Inspector & Field Engineer

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks a Construction Inspector to provide field engineering support for multiple simultaneous contracts within the Facilities Department. The CI coordinates with CME and PM to ensure quality, safety, and compliance while minimizing disruption to campus operations.

Responsibilities include evaluating contractor QC, monitoring daily site progress, and coordinating with campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in a higher education institutional setting is preferred.
• Proven background in project or construction inspection and on-site management is required.
• Demonstrated skills in quality management in construction-related projects are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assure the contractor QC efforts of the construction contractor.
• Evaluate and assure daily contractor production on-site is in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Evaluate and assure the contractor’s safety program adheres to contract requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge and sound judgment to assist in the resolution of encountered field issues, problems or conflicts.
• Support CME and PM in the administration of construction contracts within VU Planning, Design and Construction.
• Walking the campus and monitoring all assigned construction projects is expected.
• Ability to clearly present construction-related impacts to the university community, and coordinate with GIS Manager for updates.
• Assist in presenting to the Facility Review Committee for approval of construction-related impacts.

Skills

Construction inspection

Project management

Quality management

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree

Construction Manager certification (CCM) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2018

eBuilder PM

Adobe Acrobat Suite

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks a Construction Inspector to provide field engineering support for multiple simultaneous contracts within the Facilities Department. The CI coordinates with CME and PM to ensure quality, safety, and compliance while minimizing disruption to campus operations.

Responsibilities include evaluating contractor QC, monitoring daily site progress, and coordinating with campus stakeholders.