Facilities Construction Inspector

JMT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Facility Construction Inspector for its Virginia Beach Facilities CM Team. The role applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction activities to ensure structural quality, safety and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.

Immigration sponsorship is not available, except TN visa eligibility. Compensation ranges from $80,000.00 to $115,000.00, commensurate with experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 4+ years of Construction Inspection Experience
• Client requested certifications

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods for compliance and safety
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for contractor compliance
• Oversee field activities including walls, utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology components
• Coordinate pre-activity planning and phasing of trades to minimize site disruption
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate meetings, and resolve field issues
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Gathers and maintains record documents and interacts with stakeholders

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Computer proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Virginia Beach Facilities CM Team, is seeking a Facility Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
• Oversee and document activities for facilities construction that include understanding of sequencing of construction for walls, behind wall utilities, above ceiling utilities including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology components
• Coordination of pre-activity planning and phasing of trades for minimal impact to weekly activities on site
• Coordination with site superintendent and trade foremen
• Provide input to progress meetings and activities such as RFI’s, Change Orders, Schedules, jurisdictional inspections and code compliance.
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Strong Computer proficiency

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 4+ years of Construction Inspection Experience
• Client requested certifications

Preferred Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.