Construction Inspectors (Remote Site Locations)

DeKalb Health; Wheeling (WV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking Construction Inspectors to evaluate projects across West Virginia. The role involves daily site inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications, and documenting project progress. Qualified candidates will possess or be able to obtain a WVTRET certification within six months and have previous construction inspection experience. The job requires flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a WVTRET Certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Previous construction inspection experience required.
• Familiarity with material testing programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections for highway and bridge construction projects.
• Document daily project progress including work performed and contract quantities.
• Identify and communicate project issues to project managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read project plans

Field observation skills

Communication skills

Education

WVTRET Certification (Level 1-5)

Tools

WVDOH SiteManager

ProjectWise

Job description

Overview

Construction Inspectors (Remote Site Locations) (Biotech)

Are you passionate about the infrastructure locally? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI seeks motivated Construction Inspectors with varying years of experience working on bridges, roads, canals, utilities, and multi-use trail projects to join our team in various locations throughout West Virginia from our Martinsburg, WV office. Ideally, we seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work collectively with our team, and the ability to work on concurrent projects. GPI’s success has been built around its seven strategic objectives, starting with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractors 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 contractors work/materials meet standards and specifications
• Ability to properly document daily project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, manpower, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work
• Entering and recording project progress, materials, and documentation into SiteManager and ProjectWise
• Identifying and communicating project issues to project managers and the contractor
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor

Qualifications

• Must possess a WVTRET Certification (any Level 1-5) or be able to obtain a WVTRET certification within 6 months of hire
• Previous construction inspection experience
• Certification in any WVDOH Material Testing programs is considered a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with the use of WVDOH SiteManager and ProjectWise applications
• Must be able to work independently and/or with a GPI/WVDOH Project Team
• Should also be available to work the contractor's hours of operation, up to and including day or night shift and weekends, as necessary for Project completion