Construction Inspector (Observer)

Remington & Vernick Engineers; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Construction Observer to ensure quality and compliance on various municipal and federal projects. This role involves extensive on-site inspections, maintaining detailed records, and acting as the Engineer's liaison with contractors. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in construction observation and possess strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values attention to detail and offers a dynamic work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of vital infrastructure projects. If you are self-motivated and organized, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Construction Observation experience required.
• Good communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction inspection for various projects and serve as liaison with Contractor.
• Conduct on-site inspections and maintain project records.

Skills

Construction Observation

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5- years of Construction Observation experience. They will provide construction inspection for municipal, county, state and federal projects as well as transportation authority and agency work including water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems, storm sewer systems, and roadway construction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Act in the capacity of Resident Project Representative to assist Engineer in providing extensive observation of construction project and serve as Engineer’s liaison with Contractor.
• Attend pre-construction & weekly job progress meetings.
• Conduct on-site inspections of the work in progress to assist Engineer in determining if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Provide and maintain all records related to the project in question including daily quantities.
• Keep a diary or log book of all inspections and daily activities for ongoing work, and provide Engineer with daily reports to include all labor trades and equipment supplied by Contractor.
• Review applications for payment with Contractor and confer with Engineer on recommendations for progress payments.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion, and perform final project review for project closeout.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with others and the public
• Self-motivated, organized, and focused, with good attention to detail

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED

• Valid Driver’s License
• NICET Certification a plus
• NECEPT Bituminous Certification a plus
• NECEPT Concrete Field Technician Certification a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.