Construction Manager/Clerk of the Works

KCI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

KCI is seeking a Project Inspector in Washington, DC. The role involves monitoring and inspecting construction materials, managing contractor compliance, and ensuring project quality.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED with significant experience, or a bachelor's degree with less experience. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential. KCI offers a collaborative environment with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma/GED or 2 years experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Fluently read, write, and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect construction materials and equipment for compliance.
• Inspect workmanship for adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Record discrepancies and log construction activities.

Skills

Understanding construction plans

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma/GED with 4 years experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience

Tools

Construction experience

Record keeping tools

Job description

Overview

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Monitor and inspect all construction materials, equipment, and supplies for compliance with the contract documents and shop drawings
• Inspect installation and workmanship for compliance with the approved plans, specifications, shop drawings and referenced standards. (e.g. ACI, SMACNA, NFPA, NEC, BOCA, ASHRAE) Verify compliance prior to cover or close-in of work.
• Monitor quality and coordination of trade contractors' Work at all Recommend to the Owner ways to alleviate identified problems. Identify all work not done in accord with the Contract Documents and report it to the Owner and A/E.
• Immediately report and log all discrepancies and non-conforming Contractor's work to the Architect/Engineer and the Owner. Also report any discrepancies noted in plans and specifications to the Architect/Engineer (A/E) for clarification or resolution. The Project Inspector shall not interpret or change approved plans and
• Keep a record or records, including a daily log of construction activity, roofing, tests, inspections, reports, photographs, and annotated drawings, in order to show the progress of and changes in the project during its Keep records of the designer's and designer's representatives' site visits.
• Schedule and monitor inspections and all special inspections
• Notify the Owner any safety violations, OSHA visits, accident reports, and corrective actions observed. Such reports do not relieve the General Contractor of responsibility for safety under terms of the Contract
• Verify invoices for on-site tests/site visits of independent testing entities
• Submit to the Owner and the A/E a weekly report in an approved format summarizing the significant activities and occurrences at the project Include copies of the Daily Reports with the report.
• The Inspector shall participate in progress and monthly pay meetings with the owner's representative, Architect, Contractor, and other designated representatives, to review the current status of Work and any action needed to keep the project within budget and on schedule. The Owner may assign the Inspector other duties related to these scheduled meetings.
• The Inspector shall review the Contractor's detailed schedule and advise the owner on the Contractor's progress and all other construction scheduling
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Education And/or Skills Required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma/GED or minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently.
• Work effectively as a team member
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with various stakeholders.

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.