Construction Inspector

Parsons; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to ensure quality in critical infrastructure projects. This role involves performing inspections, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and contract specifications. You will work with a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure and promoting economic growth. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful projects. If you are passionate about construction and quality assurance, this is your chance to join a team that values innovation and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction engineering and inspection.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and ability to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspections for construction projects.
• Document daily construction activities and monitor compliance.

Skills

Construction Engineering

Quality Assurance/Control Inspections

Contract Document Comprehension

Mechanical Facilities Rehabilitation

Safety Regulations Compliance

Material Testing

Proficiency in Digital Creation Tools

Ability to Work in Confined Spaces

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction-related Field

Tools

Go-Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Inspector to join our team! In this role, you will perform quality assurance/control inspections of the Sewage Ejector Replacement Program in accordance with the technical specifications. The construction inspector shall prepare daily inspection reports documenting construction progress; monitor the program compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract provisions; maintain daily logs of inspection work and review discrepancies or changes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract plans, specifications, contractors’ schedules and plans, applicable safety regulations, and current shop and working drawings relative to assigned contract duties to be knowledgeable about the contractors’ obligations/plans/schedule;
• Complies with the current Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook (MSRPH);
• Oversee an inspection of the Metrorail tunnels and shafts under construction/repair during the Tunnel Vent Shaft Rehabilitation Program to determine the quality of workmanship and materials used, making sure these conform to the contract documents, applicable to state and federal codes and requirements;
• Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations;
• Observe and recognize unsafe practices, and where appropriate, request their correction by the contractors’ on-site representative;
• Document daily construction activities and submit electronically the findings in a report format as instructed by the CM;
• Record equipment and material quantities daily in the Inspection Report and note the schedule of values and change order work under respective Pending Change Order (PCO);
• Monitor contractors’ actual progress against scheduled progress and record in Daily Inspection Reports;
• Record contractors’ job-site equipment and labor;
• Conduct Substantial Completion Inspections and Final Acceptance Inspections;
• Prepare punch-lists or worklists in areas of assigned responsibility before Substantial Completion Inspections;
• Monitor and record correction of construction deficiencies;
• Perform on-site material testing (as required).

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience in construction engineering and inspection and testing for large infrastructure projects.
• At least five years of progressive experience in mechanical facilities rehabilitation such as Drainage Pumping Stations, Ventilations, Chillers, Standpipe, Sewage Ejector, Utilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Ability to understand construction testing disciplines, such as welding, non-destructive testing, and concrete testing as applicable.
• Certification in general building construction, inspection, or code enforcement from the American Construction Inspector's Association or other similar association or regulatory governmental organization.
• Must display proficiency in technology or professional digital creation tools, such as Go-Pro, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom) and other professional camera software, to create, improve, or edit images and videos.
• Familiar with safety requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of working in a government environment.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to successfully complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Spaces Training.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to travel out-of-state to conduct manufacturer inspections of facilities and witness any factory acceptance testing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Reliable transportation.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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