Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector to monitor construction activities on the MSFC campus in Huntsville, AL.

The role requires ensuring conformance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards, with duties including reviewing submittals and maintaining inspection reports. The position is full-time on site, requiring US citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background check and drug screen; prior government project

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Construction Management degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of U.S. Government construction inspection experience preferred.
• HVAC or electrical trades experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and surveillance of construction activities to ensure conformance with contract drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
• Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them via Procore.
• Review contractor requests for progress payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide daily inspection reports detailing progress and schedule status.

Skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Contract documents

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction Management degree is a plus

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Construction Inspector-Huntsville

Work Location: Huntsville, AL***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Job Summary

Regular tasks involve monitoring construction, operations, maintenance, and/or repair activities to ensure conformance with MSFC standards, including construction and performance specifications, code requirements, and contract construction drawings. Work to be performed is full-time on MSFC campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and surveillance of construction activities to ensure the work is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications and NASA standards at MSFC. Work may also include inspection of operations, maintenance, and repair activities from time-to-time.
• Review construction submittals for accuracy and monitor them via specialized construction software such as Procore.
• Review and evaluate the accuracy of the construction contractor’s requests for progress payments.
• Provide daily inspection reports summarizing progress and adequacy of work observed, including verification of the project schedule; includes but not limited to indicating the activities worked on that day and the activities that are on or behind schedule.
• Regularly generate Inspectors Site Inspection Reports and update them as necessary for keeping them current.
• Maintain orderly working files for correspondence, minutes of meetings and conferences, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, and similar documents.
• Monitor requests for Information (RFI), and contract documents including amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, modifications, and other locally generated documents developed during the construction period, to ensure continuity of construction, maintenance, and/or repair efforts.
• Participate in construction pre-final and final inspections, assist in preparations of detailed punch-lists and check that all punch list items are corrected prior to recommending final payment to the construction contractor.
• Review and evaluate design drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability; note errors found, make recommendations, and return review comments for use in completion of design documents.
• Review and evaluate as-built drawings to ensure accuracy; note discrepancies found and return for correction.
• Assist in review of O&M Manuals received during the construction efforts and provide comments as needed to address inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) as a minimum; college degree in Construction Management is a plus
• 3+ years of applicable inspection experience on U. S. Government construction projects is preferred
• Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician is highly valued
• Experience as a master or journeyman electrician is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Computer proficiency (MS Office-Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of business office procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand construction contract drawings, specifications, and O&M manuals.
• Ability to inspect and confirm construction work conforms to design drawings, specifications, and NASA MSFC standards.
• Ability and positive effort to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and other involved parties.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable to meet requirements in and around construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to safely lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Ability to carry equipment associated with construction and inspection.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify