Construction Inspector - Airport

HNTB Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a lead construction inspector based in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of construction experience and will oversee a significant project at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with specifications, leading inspection efforts, and resolving project issues. A focus on utility installations and grading improvements is essential. This is a full-time, temporary position.

Qualifications

• 12 years of construction experience required.
• Experience with utility installation and grading improvements.
• Ability to perform on-site material testing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document compliance with project materials and specifications.
• Advise on necessary actions to ensure conformance.
• Lead daily assignments and mentor employees.

Skills

Advanced calculations

Materials testing

Contract interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Associates degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

What We're Looking For

This is a seasonal position. Looking for an individual with a minimum of 12 years of construction experience to serve as a lead construction inspector for an $8 million construction project at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The project includes utility installation and mass grading/drainage improvements. Experience working on airfield adjacent to active runways and taxiways is preferred.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for providing senior proficiency level inspection or construction field work to monitor compliance with engineering/architectural plans and specifications. The Construction Field Specialist supervises the work of project staff to determine that contractor's construction activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. May serve as interface on-site between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor in resolution of project issues. May be responsible for project tasks under a Resident Engineer or serving as the assistant to the Resident Engineer on a large and/or complex Project.

What You'll Do

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans. Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Advises Contractor superintendent of necessary actions to ensure conformance with plan, specs, and contract.
• Reviews and resolves quantity disputes with contractor.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform sophisticated and complicated mathematical calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements of completed work to date.
• Assists with reviews and checks calculations for Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Performs on-site material testing and assists with equipment maintenance.
• Assists with as-built record drawings.
• Assists with contract close-out documentation.
• Assists in construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change order management.
• Attends and participates in, as needed, project progress meetings.
• Serves as field technical subject matter expert.
• May lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 10 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring

• Reads and understands contract plans and specifications.
• Performs advanced calculations.
• Understands and interprets contractor’s schedule.
• Understands testing requirements and procedures; uses testing equipment for materials testing.
• Serves as field technical subject matter expert by recognizing discrepancies or errors and resolves issues.
• Coordinates the project within the discipline.

What We Prefer

• 10 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Louisville, KY

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Job Type: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

ReqID: R-29281