Chief Inspector I

Keville Enterprises, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is looking for a full-time Chief Inspector I to oversee construction projects in Waterbury, CT. The role requires extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, strong communication, and managerial skills, with numerous benefits including medical and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must have relevant construction certifications and a passion for quality work.

Benefits

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of general construction experience with 4 years in Field Inspection.
• Proficient in MS Office and construction management software.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily construction operations and contractor compliance.
• Managing inspection staff and delivering daily inspection reports.
• Ensuring site safety and coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Documentation Control

Education

NICET HCI Level 4

PE, CCM, or EIT

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Construction Reporting Software

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Keville Enterprises Inc., an established Construction Management Consulting & Inspection firm, is seeking a full-time Chief inspector I to join our team in Waterbury, CT. If you have experience in inspecting, testing, or managing construction projects and a passion for delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply!

Keville has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE/DBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects.

Benefits: Keville's benefits include a 401k Profit Sharing Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness incentives, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance, Health/Dependent Care FSA, paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time off, Parental leave, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and an Employee Referral Bonus Program. We support ample industry related training and a broad range of career opportunities.

Duties: The area of focus will be overseeing daily construction operations, ensuring contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements. This role involves managing inspection staff, reviewing and delivering daily inspection reports, and monitoring contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall responsiveness. The Chief Inspector will work closely with contractors to maintain project goals related to cost, schedule, and quality while also serving as a liaison to design staff to address RFIs, review shop drawings, and assess project changes for constructability. Additionally, the Chief Inspector will oversee the office staff responsible for record-keeping, correspondence, and reporting, as well as managing the contractor payment process, recommending adjustments as necessary. Ensuring overall site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders is a key responsibility. Other oversight duties may be assigned as needed.

Candidates shall have knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, strong communication skills, documentation control, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to perform quantity takeoffs/calculations.

Qualifications:

• A NICET HCI Level 4, PE, CCM, or EIT
• 5 years of general construction experience, to include 4 years' experience in Field Inspection and 2 years' experience in a Supervisory position is required
• Other certifications including NACE Coatings Inspection; ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor; NETTCP HMA Inspector, NETTCP Concrete Inspector, NETTCP QA Tech, Soils and Concrete, ACI Technician and AWS/CWI are a plus.
• Candidates must be fully proficient in the use of computers including MS Word, Excel and construction reporting/quantity tracking software.
• Candidates must have effective written and oral communication skills, be eager to learn, willing to perform a variety of tasks and be a team player.
• Employees assigned to driving duties ("drivers") must have a current, valid US State driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Keville's driving policy.
• OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment.
• Daily on-site presence is required, with occasional evening or weekend work during critical project phases or to meet project deadlines.

Keville Enterprises, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer-Veteran/Disability

Keville Enterprises Inc., an established Construction Management Consulting & Inspection firm, is seeking a full-time Chief inspector I to join our team in Waterbury, CT. If you have experience in inspecting, testing, or managing construction projects and a passion for delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply!

Keville has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE/DBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects.

Benefits: Keville's benefits include a 401k Profit Sharing Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness incentives, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance, Health/Dependent Care FSA, paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time off, Parental leave, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and an Employee Referral Bonus Program. We support ample industry related training and a broad range of career opportunities.

Duties: The area of focus will be overseeing daily construction operations, ensuring contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements. This role involves managing inspection staff, reviewing and delivering daily inspection reports, and monitoring contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall responsiveness. The Chief Inspector will work closely with contractors to maintain project goals related to cost, schedule, and quality while also serving as a liaison to design staff to address RFIs, review shop drawings, and assess project changes for constructability. Additionally, the Chief Inspector will oversee the office staff responsible for record-keeping, correspondence, and reporting, as well as managing the contractor payment process, recommending adjustments as necessary. Ensuring overall site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders is a key responsibility. Other oversight duties may be assigned as needed.

Candidates shall have knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, strong communication skills, documentation control, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to perform quantity takeoffs/calculations.

Qualifications:

• A NICET HCI Level 4, PE, CCM, or EIT


• 5 years of general construction experience, to include 4 years' experience in Field Inspection and 2 years' experience in a Supervisory position is required


• Other certifications including NACE Coatings Inspection; ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor; NETTCP HMA Inspector, NETTCP Concrete Inspector, NETTCP QA Tech, Soils and Concrete, ACI Technician and AWS/CWI are a plus.


• Candidates must be fully proficient in the use of computers including MS Word, Excel and construction reporting/quantity tracking software.


• Candidates must have effective written and oral communication skills, be eager to learn, willing to perform a variety of tasks and be a team player.


• Employees assigned to driving duties ("drivers") must have a current, valid US State driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Keville's driving policy.


• OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment.


• Daily on-site presence is required, with occasional evening or weekend work during critical project phases or to meet project deadlines.

Keville Enterprises, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer-Veteran/Disability

Background checks required. Pre-employment (post-offer)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Keville Enterprises, Inc. by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Inspector” roles.

Chief Inspector – Highway & Bridge Projects

North Haven, CT $100,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago

Cheshire, CT $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago

Glastonbury, CT $65.00-$75.00 5 months ago

Chief Inspector (Buildings - Vertical Construction)

Chief Quality Control Inspector - 2nd Shift

Cheshire, CT $85,000.00-$105,000.00 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.