Construction Inspector-Mechanical

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector-Mechanical in Knoxville, TN. The role involves monitoring construction, operations, and ensuring compliance with standards. Requirements include a high school diploma and 5+ years of construction experience, with HVAC experience as a plus. The job offers a competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Applicants must be US citizens and pass a federal background check.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• Physically mobile in construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to safely lift and carry 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and surveillance of construction and maintenance activities.
• Monitor submittals using a status log.
• Review construction contractor payment requests for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings weekly.

Skills

Inspection and surveillance

Understanding construction contract drawings

Organizational skills

Ability to work in teams

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

5+ years of applicable experience

Experience as master or journeyman HVAC technician

USACE or NASA project experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Title: Construction Inspector-Mechanical

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

Involves 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and surveillance of construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure the work is in accordance with the contract.
• Monitor submittals utilizing a submittal status log.
• Review and comment on the accuracy of the construction contractor’s requests for payment.
• Review and acknowledge daily reports including verification of the project schedule by indicating the activities worked on that day and the activities behind schedule.
• Maintain an Inspectors Site Inspection Report.
• Maintain orderly working files for correspondence, minutes of meetings and conferences, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes.
• 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.
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections, assist in preparations for detailed punch-lists and check that all punch list items are corrected prior to final payment.
• Verify accurate as-built drawings on a weekly basis.
• Assist in review and comment on all O&M Manuals.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of applicable experience on construction projects
• Experience as a master or journeyman HVAC technician is a plus
• Army Corp of Engineering (USACE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or other federal project construction experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• 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.
• Ability to inspect and confirm construction work conforms to design drawings and specifications.
• Ability 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 mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry required instruments and equipment
• Ability to safely lift and carry 40 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.

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