Construction Inspector (Federal Projects)

GoldenWolf; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

GoldenWolf, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned small business, seeks an experienced Federal Waterfront Construction Inspector to support the U.S. Coast Guard's Pier Mike Recapitalization Program at USCG Base Charleston.

The project involves demolition, constructing a new waterfront facility, dredging, utilities, bulkhead repairs, and electrical improvements. The on-site inspector will provide construction inspection, QA, documentation management, and contract administration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in construction inspection or related oversight roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience plus a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting Federal Government construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Experience with waterfront/marine construction, heavy civil construction, site utilities, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections for compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor construction methods, workmanship, testing activities, materials, and installation procedures.
• Verify compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and federal construction quality standards.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and corrective actions.
• Witness field testing and maintain testing logs and quality records.
• Maintain daily construction reports, photo documentation, inspection logs, and project records.
• Review contractor schedules, RFIs, submittals, and progress reports.
• Prepare meeting minutes, correspondence, status reports, and project documentation.
• Support contract administration activities and maintain organized project files.
• Assist in final inspections, punch lists, and project turnover records.

Skills

Plans & specs interpretation

Federal construction quality mgmt

Written communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits

• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid federal holidays
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join a Team Delivering Critical Federal Infrastructure

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Small Business providing facilities management, construction management, engineering support, and technical services to federal agencies nationwide. Our clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and other federal organizations responsible for critical infrastructure and mission readiness.

We are seeking an experienced Federal Waterfront Construction Inspector to support the U.S. Coast Guard's Pier Mike Recapitalization Program at USCG Base Charleston. This high-profile, multi-year construction project includes demolition of an existing pier, construction of a new 1,000-foot waterfront facility, dredging operations, utility installation, bulkhead repairs, electrical infrastructure improvements, and associated site development.

The selected candidate will serve as the government's on-site construction oversight representative, providing construction inspection, quality assurance, documentation management, contract administration support, and project coordination throughout project execution.

Project Duration

Anticipated project duration is September 2026 through April 2031, subject to project schedule and funding.

What You'll Do

Construction Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Perform daily inspections of construction activities for compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Monitor construction methods, workmanship, testing activities, materials, and installation procedures.
• Verify compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and federal construction quality standards.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and corrective actions.
• Witness field testing and maintain testing logs and quality records.

Project Oversight & Documentation

• Maintain daily construction reports, photo documentation, inspection logs, and project records.
• Review contractor schedules, RFIs, submittals, and progress reports.
• Prepare meeting minutes, correspondence, status reports, and project documentation.
• Support contract administration activities and maintain organized project files.

Cost & Schedule Verification

• Review contractor payment applications and quantity verification.
• Evaluate schedule updates, delays, and progress against project milestones.
• Support government personnel with cost and schedule assessments.

Contract Administration Support

• Coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), project managers, and contractor personnel.
• Assist with project modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and claims analysis.
• Participate in progress meetings, quality control meetings, and project inspections.

Project Closeout

• Support final inspections and punch list development.
• Verify completion of corrective actions and closeout requirements.
• Assist in the review of as-built documentation and project turnover records.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction inspection, QA/QC, construction management, superintendent, or related construction oversight roles; OR
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience plus a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting Federal Government construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Waterfront or marine construction
• Heavy civil construction
• Site utilities
• Infrastructure improvement projects
• Transportation or port facilities

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of federal construction quality management practices.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Certifications

• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification obtained within the last five years.
• Ability to complete required DHS/USCG training requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required facility access credentials and successfully complete a Tier 1 background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard project experience.
• Department of Defense (DoD), NAVFAC, USACE, or other federal construction program experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, CCM, or related professional credentials.
• Design-build project experience.
• Experience supporting large, multi-year infrastructure programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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