Concrete Inspector

Project Solutions Inc; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Telehealth

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Project Solutions, Inc. seeks a Concrete Inspector to support USACE on the New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The role provides independent QA oversight of mass concrete construction, witnessing testing, and documentation of activities on-site.

The candidate will work with USACE QA staff and contractor QC teams, attend meetings, review drawings and specs, and ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements while supporting a major civil works project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC on concrete placements in commercial/industrial construction.
• Reading construction plans and specifications is required.
• Experience on USACE projects or heavy commercial construction.
• Must have valid driver's license and operate site transport.
• OSHA-30 training required before arrival on site.
• Testing personnel must hold ACI certifications listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA oversight of mass concrete DFOW for the New Lock Chamber.
• Ensure contractor work meets contract specs and USACE standards.
• Coordinate with QC staff, safety personnel, and USACE QA.
• Attend daily QA meetings and document discussions.
• Maintain daily QA inspection reports with photos.
• Upload reports into USACE RMS within deadlines.
• Notify USACE of safety hazards or potential infrastructure damage.
• Perform or witness concrete testing as directed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Plan reading

Driver's license

OSHA-30

Concrete testing

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA-30 certification

ACI Field Testing Technician – Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

Tools

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

Job description

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Period of Performance: 2–3 years approximately.

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position / Project Overview

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Concrete Inspector to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This role will provide independent quality assurance oversight of mass concrete construction activities within the new lock chamber, ensuring the construction contractor’s work complies with contract drawings, specifications, and USACE quality standards. The CONREP will perform field inspections, witness and conduct concrete testing, document construction activities, and coordinate closely with USACE quality assurance staff and the contractor’s quality control team. This position is performed on-site at the Soo Locks project, supporting ongoing construction operations and concrete placement activities for one of the largest civil works projects currently underway within the USACE portfolio.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide independent Quality Assurance oversight of the Mass Concrete Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) for the New Lock Chamber project.
• Ensure the Construction Contractor’s work complies with contract specifications and drawings in accordance with USACE quality standards.
• Work directly with the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) staff and Safety Personnel, as well as USACE QA personnel, technical staff, contract administration personnel, and leadership.
• Maintain communication with the USACE Task Order COR regarding inspection and testing concerns related to the work.
• Attend daily USACE QA / Contractor QC meetings and weekly meetings with the USACE Task Order COR, documenting discussions.
• Attend three-phase meetings regarding the assigned Definable Feature of Work.
• Coordinate inspection needs with the Contractor QC department.
• Spend approximately 70% of the workday in the field observing and monitoring construction activities and 30% reviewing documents and preparing reports.
• Review and enforce EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health requirements onsite as applicable.
• Review project specifications, drawings, submittals, RFIs, ECIFP, and other associated contract documents related to the assigned DFOW.
• Perform daily field inspections before, during, and after concrete placement, including inspection of formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, thermal sensors, waterstops, and curing practices.
• Observe and verify concrete placement techniques, consolidation practices, lift heights, reinforcing steel positioning, formwork stability, and waterstop alignment during placement.
• Monitor curing practices, thermal control measures, weather protection, and surface condition after placement.
• Perform or witness concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, compressive strength cylinders, aggregate gradations, and other testing as directed.
• Maintain and clean testing equipment and laboratory work areas.
• Prepare daily QA inspection reports, including inspection type, inspection results, location, and relevant photos documenting work progress and deficiencies.
• Upload inspection reports and documentation into USACE RMS within required timelines.
• Review the Construction Contractor’s QC daily reports and notify USACE if contradictions exist.
• Communicate quality issues with the contractor and document those interactions in daily reports.
• Immediately notify USACE if imminent safety hazards, environmental threats, or infrastructure damage risks are identified.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control on commercial or industrial construction projects involving concrete placement.
• Must be familiar with reading construction plans and specifications.
• Experience working on USACE projects or heavy commercial or industrial construction projects is required; residential construction experience is not considered relevant.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate site transportation equipment such as side–by–side vehicles.
• Must complete OSHA–30 training prior to arrival on site.
• Personnel performing testing must hold the following certifications:
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
  • ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check to access the project site.
• Must comply with site security policies, training requirements, and access procedures.
• Must be able to perform physical work in construction environments, including walking rough terrain, climbing ladders, working around heavy equipment, and lifting testing materials and equipment.
• Must be able to work variable schedules aligned with contractor operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.

What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Companylife insurance options for you and your family
• Short–term and long–term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/M/F/Vets