Construction Inspector (remote Site Locations)

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. seeks Highway and Bridge Construction Inspectors to support KYTC projects in the Louisville/Frankfort area. Positions range from entry to senior levels, requiring motivation to work independently and with project teams.

Applicants should be prepared for day/night shifts and weekends as needed; GPI offers a competitive package and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or higher in Construction Management/Technology/Civil Engineering preferred.
• KYTC or other DOT inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of highway/bridge projects and document progress.
• Measure, compute, and record contract quantities for payment.
• Read and interpret project plans, specs and standards.
• Perform material sampling/testing per project specs.
• Ensure work meets standards and specs and document progress.

Skills

Field inspections

Read plans/specs

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Construction Management/Technology/Civil Engineering

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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Job Description

GPI has immediate openings for Highway and Bridge Construction Inspectors to work on major/minor KYTC projects in the Louisville/Frankfort/Shepherdsville Area. Available positions range from entry-level to senior-level construction inspectors. The candidate should be motivated and can work independently and with a GPI/KYTC Project Team. Candidates should also be available to work the contractor's hours of operation, including day or night shift and weekends, as necessary for Project completion. GPI offers a competitive compensation package, with pay based on the successful candidate's experience level. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor's work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects, including earthwork, subgrade, asphalt, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, MOT, safety devices, and utilities.
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment.
• Ability to read and interpret Project plans, specifications, and standards.
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with Project standards and specifications.
• Ensure contractor's work/materials meet standards and specifications.
• Ability to properly document daily Project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, workforce, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work.
• Entering and recording project progress, materials, payments, and documentation in Word/Excel, SiteManager, LIMS, or other electronic software program
• Identifying and communicating project issues to project managers and the contractor.
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree or higher in Construction Management/Technology/Civil Engineering preferred but not required for all positions.
• KYTC or other DOT construction inspection experience is preferred.

Certifications

• ACI Field Testing Technician, Level I, KYTC Aggregate Sampling Technician, Asphalt Paving Best Practices, Structural Inspection Level I, and KEPSC-RI certifications or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and basic computer skills.
• OSHA 10 or ability to obtain.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to operate a mechanical aerial lift or bucket truck up to a height of 100 feet
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds