Construction Inspector

Big-D Careers; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee projects, ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. This fully remote position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in construction of transmission level substations and lines.
• Fluency in English required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and installation of facilities for client's projects.
• Produce daily reports on contractor progress and compliance.
• Ensure work is performed following EHS regulations.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Texas Area - Texas

Fully Remote

Full Time

Road Warrior

Any

Description

Role Description:
This position is responsible for overseeing the construction and installation of facilities for the Company’s clients. This includes quality inspections, safety observation, and reporting for the construction of substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, wind generation facilities, solar generation, or battery energy storage. The construction inspector represents the Company and the client to ensure all facilities are installed to design, specifications, and best industry practice.

Duties:

• Responsible for performing field observations and reporting that support construction project’s completion within scope, schedule, and budget requirements as defined by the Client.

• Coordinate the construction contractor’s performance in the field, ensuring quality, scope, and schedule are upheld in the construction of facilities and equipment.

• Produce a daily report with information about contractor progress, adherence to specifications, issues with expected field conditions, pictures, and other relevant topics to give office support perspective of field activities.

• Ensures work is being performed in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, relevant safety programs, and issues stop-work order when adverse risk is identified.

• Identify mitigation measures to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites and aids Project Team in executing revised plans.

• Coordinate with the Project Team to develop and update scope and schedule for the projects.

• Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure that materials and equipment arrive at stie within specifications and are delivered on time.

• Advise management, transmission planning, system operations, engineering, and project personnel on matters such as technical specifications, constructability, work procedures, safety procedures, and any actions needed to help the project succeed.

• Help our Client hold their contractor(s) to the obligations that the contractor has with the Client.

• Coordinate communication of all necessary permits and licenses for a given project between the field and office support.

• Assist Project Team keeping all stakeholders compliant with the Client’s jobsite requirements including property access, safety, public engagement, etc.

• Timely completion of required training, including Annual Cyber Security training.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience constructing all aspects of transmission level substations and lines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Proficient at the Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations;

• Comply with Sharyland Utilities Code of Business Conduct;

• Work within and strive to maintain a workplace environment consistent with Sharyland Utilities’ Core Values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect for the Individual, Innovation, and Humility).

• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and handle pressure;

• The successful individual will be a mature self-starter, service-oriented, and be professional in conduct, attitude and appearance;

• Must be able to resolve conflict without it escalating.