Construction Inspector I

Terracon; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Albany, NY is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections of projects, ensuring compliance with codes, drawings, and project specifications. You will prepare inspection reports and communicate findings to engineers and project managers.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of construction inspection experience, an AWS CWI certification, and an associate degree in Civil/Construction Tech.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) D1.1.*
• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience as an Engineering Technician or other applicable experience.
• 1 year experience in construction inspection preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• Draft inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers.
• May assist more senior inspectors on projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology

Tools

AWS CWI Certification

ICC Structural Steel - Bolting

ASNT Level II VT/MT/PT/RT/UT

Job description

General Responsibilities

Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. Inspections may cross multiple inspection disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, etc. Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans and specifications. Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. Communicate findings to engineer or project manager and when requested collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• Draft inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers.
• May assist more senior inspectors on projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) D1.1.*
• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience as an Engineering Technician or other applicable experience.
• 1 year experience in construction inspection preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Required Certification

• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• At least one or more certifications in the following areas:
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) D1.1.*
• ICC certification Structural Steel - Bolting, Structural Steel - Welding).
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)).