Construction Inspector - CFL

QT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector II to oversee highway and bridge projects near National Parks. This role involves ensuring compliance with construction specifications, conducting materials testing, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway construction and a strong background in environmental compliance. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while enjoying flexibility in work duration. Join a team that values excellence and commitment to quality.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

PTO

Travel Per Diem

Company Truck

Qualifications

• 10 years of highway construction experience required.
• Proficient in performing highway construction inspection services.
• Knowledge of safety and labor laws and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction operations for compliance with contract provisions.
• Prepare daily construction inspection reports.
• Assist with inspection of all phases of work and construction contracts.

Skills

Highway Construction Inspection

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Quality Control Principles

Environmental Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

Description

Tristar Engineering & Management, Inc. (Tristar) is an Arizona owned and operated professional engineering firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and with additional offices in Tucson and Gilbert, Arizona. We are offering a great opportunity to qualified Field Inpsectors with proven construction engineering experience for government and private contracts to perform construction materials testing and field observations. This will include asphalt lab testing, field inspection, field testing, in place density testing, utility installation, obtaining samples, etc. Tristar offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K, basic life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays, and PTO).

Hiring for Senior Construction Inspector II for Central Federal Lands highway and bridge projects near National Parks. Travel / Perdiem / Company Truck provided.

• May function for or as the Assistant RE in the absence of the Construction PM or RE on a temporary basis.
• Performs duties of Construction Inspector I when required.
• Assists the Construction Manager or PM
• Administration of the FHWA construction contract.
• Enforces established construction and materials specifications.
• Assists with the inspection of all phases of work and construction contract
• Compliance.
• Document daily the work by the Construction Contractor and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction operations for compliance with contract provisions,
• drawings, and specifications.
• Identifies changes, errors, or field adjustments to the contract documents
• and recommends action to the PE or Project Manager,
• Monitors Construction Contractor's quality control operations for contract
• Compliance.
• Performs materials inspections.
• Monitors construction compliance for contractor traffic control and safety plan for contract and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Reports safety and health deficiencies to the Construction Contractor, and
• PE or PM.
• Monitors work for compliance with environmental and erosion control
• Requirements.
• Reports inspection and administration performance of other CMS construction inspectors.
• Trains on-site personnel as required in the performance of inspection and
• testing responsibilities.
• Prepares daily construction inspection reports.
• Performs off-site plant fabrication or material source inspection or
• certification as assigned.
• Proficient with computer software programs including Microsoft Word,
• Outlook, and Excel.
• Prepares contract modifications; develop independent cost estimates.
• reviews Construction Contractor progress payments for accuracy, obtains
• field measurements of construction materials and products, reviews and
• assists the RE in preparing contract claim responses, documents project
• progress (including videography and photography); develops special reports
• and review contract submittals including shop drawings for compliance with
• the contract.
• Monitors Contractor's construction schedule and advising RE of corrective action

The minimum qualifications of a CI-II Construction Inspector are as follows:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or professional engineer registration or an associate degree in Engineering Technology with 10 years highway construction.
• Ten years of highway construction experience as a Project or Resident
• Engineer, Assistant Project Engineer, Chief Inspector, or equivalent on State
• or Federal highway or bridge construction projects.
• Provide documented proficiency performing highway construction
• inspection services on the following:
• Hot asphalt concrete paving
• Concrete structures
• Aggregate base course
• Drainage culverts
• Retaining walls; earthwork; rock excavation; foundation piles; soil nails
• Guardrail
• Project re-vegetation
• Traffic control systems; and
• Soil erosion and sediment controls.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Possess good mathematical skills.
• Possess good proficiency with CPM construction schedules.
• Experience in on-site CI services in environmentally sensitive areas such as
• National Forest, Fish and Wildlife Refuges, and National Parks.
• Knowledge of general design principles; safety and labor laws and
• requirements; quality control-quality assurance principles.
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting transportation contracts,
• specifications, and plans.

Retired Construction Management, full time or part time welcome to apply. Jobs will have specific duration and allow for flexibility.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are accountable for all duties within the role of this job and may also perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Our company complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job duties, please contact our HR Dept.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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