Construction Inspector I

Kenton County Airport Board; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kenton County Airport Board is seeking an Inspector to oversee airfield and facility construction inspections at CVG. You will verify compliance with plans, review RFIs, and track drawings while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires knowledge of construction management, safety regulations, and FAA requirements, with duties including reporting, documentation, and utility coordination during non-peak hours. On-site at CVG, with occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication for updates with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project tracking and document management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and sites for construction projects and update stakeholders.
• Inspect and monitor construction activities for compliance with plans and regulations.
• Report policy and safety violations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain logs, as-built drawings, and progress reports.
• Prepare daily project reports and coordinate outages or access.
• Collaborate with contractors and other agencies to ensure project quality.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Communication (oral & written)

Computer & iPad use

Budget & scheduling

Education

Civil Engineering Technology

Construction Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PMWeb

Job description

Responsible for routine inspections, assigned by leadership team, across the CVG Airport airfield and facility projects and coordinates airfield closures. Supports succeeding Inspector levels while developing inspection techniques, procedures, and record keeping best practices. Prepares FAA and CVG Airport required reports and correspondence; reviews technical portion of project plans and specifications; coordinates maintenance of construction as-built drawings and documents and records quantities. Position may require nightshift work to meet construction deadlines or accommodate construction activities including utility service outages and interruptions during “non-peak” hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews plans and specifications and sites for construction projects. Updates necessary internal and external stakeholders with overview of project, schedule changes, review specifications, and relay communication with contractors.
• Inspects, monitors and reports construction activities related to compliance with plans and specifications, reviews RFI's, change orders and applicable regulations. Measures and documents installed work.
• Reports violations of policies and procedures related to safety, security, permits, dust control, erosion control, and other applicable site-specific construction requirements for each project.
• Maintains logs, records, record drawings (as-builts) and construction progress reports.
• Completes project daily reports on multiple jobs.
• Reports special construction issues and site conditions to leadership and coordinates directed solutions.
• Schedules and coordinates activities related to construction surveys, soil and material testing and other services or materials.
• Coordinates construction and inspection services in cooperation with contractors and other agencies. Follows project tracking methodology to ensure tracking consistency from project to project.
• Participates in construction submittal tracking in accordance with project requirements.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of file paths and spreadsheets in accordance with departmental procedures, tracking costs against actual expenses, document management, and project closeout.
• Inspects work on airfield construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and FAA requirements. Reports non-compliance per department procedures.
• Prepares and reviews construction reports and correspondences. Assists with coordinating utility outages, personal and vehicular escorts, and access to restricted areas.
• Reviews vendor drawings and provides technical evaluation of bids. Builds relationships with contractors and external stakeholders to ensure trust, transparency, and project quality and completion.
• Verifies safe work practices are undertaken to support quality compliance and control.
• Coordinates and works closely with internal CVG Airport departments.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Details: Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management or a related field in the area of assignment.

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10 or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Obtain and maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training
• Obtain Basic ASOS (Airport Safety and Operations Specialist) Certificate

Airfield Driving

This position requires driving on the airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

• Working knowledge of the construction industry, inspections and project tracking.
• Construction management, scheduling, and blueprint specifications.
• OSHA construction requirements; Kentucky Department of Highways (KDOH or equivalent Department of Transportation) practices, and CSI Specifications Master Format.
• New and trending construction materials, methods, equipment and activities.
• PMWeb or other project management software.
• FAA requirements and applicable safety and security rules/regulations preferred.
• Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regulations regarding construction projects preferred.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN

• Reading and understanding construction plans and blueprints.
• Clearly and effectively communicating, and advocating, both orally and in writing.
• iPad and computer use.
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, spreadsheets, and knowledge and skills to perform a multitude of drawing and exhibit platforms.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
• Budgets and schedule development.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS: (Full Time Positions)

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
• Onsite Fitness Facilities

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