Construction Inspector/ Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry's Daphne office seeks a Construction Inspector / Manager to provide complete construction administration and inspection services for site civil projects. Responsibilities include resident inspection, reviewing shop drawings, documenting field activities, and coordinating with clients and contractors under engineer supervision.

The role requires strong knowledge of site, roadway, and utility construction, effective communication, and readiness to advance to oversee inspection staff.

Qualifications

• Accomplished 3+ years as construction professional in site construction or supervision.
• High School diploma required; a Bachelor's degree preferred in construction/engineering management.
• Ability to obtain ALDOT certifications.
• Knowledge of roadway and pipeline construction methods, materials, standards and specs.
• Working knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Able to interpret construction plans and shop drawings.
• Willing to learn Dewberry standards and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site resident inspection for projects in the Daphne office.
• Work 30–40 hours per week in the field with overtime as needed.
• Assist with engineering and project management tasks when not inspecting.
• Prepare cost estimates and review pay applications.
• Organize meetings, document minutes, photos, and reports.
• Review and approve QA reports and ensure conformance to plans.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and design engineers.
• Maintain project files and prepare as-built drawings.

Skills

Construction management

Site inspection

Budget management

Field observations

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering management

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewberry's Daphne office is seeking a Construction Inspector / Manager to provide complete construction administration and inspection services for site civil construction activities including roadways, land development, and water and sewer utility projects. This position will often include resident inspection of projects for our public and private sector clients. The position requires a general knowledge of site, roadway, and utility design and installation, proficient communication skills, and a personable demeanor. The position includes conducting site visits and / or providing resident inspection, monitoring contractor(s) schedule, verifying construction documents and approving shop drawings, and handling any questions that may arise during the construction phase while under the supervision of the Engineer. The Construction Inspector / Manager will make field visits as required and attend meetings; and represent Dewberry at meetings, interpret and support our designs, and act as Dewberry's liaison. They will also progress into a position responsible for overseeing the Inspection staff.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site resident inspection for projects under construction through our Daphne office. Typically, the staff member will be in the field for 30 to 40hrs per week with the occasional need for overtime work depending on the Contractor's schedule. This is a full time position.

When resident inspection projects are not available the staff member will be expected to assist our office with engineering and project management tasks.

• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and general engineering and construction principles to determine field adjustments; maintain detailed records; perform required materials testing; and communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the public
• Prepare cost estimates
• Assist Engineer with coordination and facilitation of the bid process for construction plans
• Organize, attend, and document construction meetings. Take and distribute good meeting minutes, photos, field reports.
• Conduct construction site inspections to verify conformance with plans and code
• Review pay applications
• Organize and maintain project files during construction
• Prepare and review as-built drawings and close-out materials
• Prepare final certification documentation
• Prepares, maintains and secures contract records including correspondence, contractor documents, meeting minutes, daily inspection reports, specifications, non‑compliance notices, etc.
• Reviews and modifies drawings, specifications, installation sequences, and progress reports and initiates corrective measures, if necessary, while the supervision of an Engineer
• Reviews construction procedures submitted by contractors to assure conformance with overall project plan
• Acts as technical liaison between Client, contractor and design engineering personnel
• May oversee the work of lower-level construction engineering inspectors who assist on projects
• Manage budgets for CEI tasks on projects
• Perform observation and documentation of construction activities and safety procedures performed by others
• Verification of compliance with construction bid and design documents
• Preparation of daily, weekly and/or monthly reports
• Submittal coordination and review of materials of construction, equipment, schedules, installation means and methods and operation and maintenance requirements
• Review and coordination of requests for information
• Coordination with multiple parties, organizations, and stakeholders including engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and clients
• Development and review of work plans, design documents, change orders
• Cost estimating and contractor pay request reviews
• Provide Quality Assurance reviews on construction projects to ensure objectives and assignments are conducted in conformance to contract documents
• Prepare and/or approve Quality Assurance Reports on field operations which may include findings and recommendations for corrective actions

Required Skills & Required Experience

Accomplished (at least 3 years of experience) Construction Professional (working for Engineer, Surveyor, Contractor, or Municipality) in site construction, project management, or construction supervision.

• High School diploma required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred with experience specializing in construction/engineering management, civil engineering, or other similar degrees. Experience in the field of construction or cost estimating is also acceptable.
• Ability to obtain certifications through ALDOT.
• Knowledge of roadway and pipeline construction methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• Working knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of surveying principals is a plus.
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction manuals, standards, and specifications
• Familiar with municipal, ALDOT, and general construction practices and standards.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, asphalt, and concrete.
• Knowledge and proficiency with the use of AutoCAD, Adobe, Excel and Microsoft Office suites. Inspection reporting will be performed using paperless technology.
• Ability to interpret construction plans as well as public roadway plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to understand, review and markup shop drawings and as‑built surveys.
• Position will require learning and becoming proficient in Dewberry engineering practices and standards, and other Dewberry-specific software programs

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.