Field Compliance Inspector – Government Facilities

Cherokee Federal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Construction Inspector to support 633 CES/CENM project managers by monitoring construction and renovation projects, verifying contractor compliance with approved plans, UFC, and federal requirements.

The role involves field inspections of administrative, medical, industrial, and utility facilities, maintaining logs, and coordinating with government staff and contractors to resolve issues and ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience inspecting commercial/industrial/institutional/utility/DoD projects.
• Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, schedules, cost breakdowns, QC practices, and field-inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with Air Force Civil Engineer practices, UFC, building codes, and federal construction-contract requirements.
• Experience supporting construction administration, submittal review, progress verification, deficiency documentation, and project closeout.
• Ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility drawings and specs.
• Strong written communication to prepare logs, inspection reports, safety reports, and professional correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-documentation tools

Responsibilities

• Review construction work for compliance with drawings, specs, contract requirements, UFC, codes, and Air Force instructions.
• Conduct site inspections of various facilities and utility systems.
• Coordinate with project managers and contractor reps on schedules, plans, materials, and construction methods.
• Monitor schedules, identify delays, and report issues affecting quality or completion.
• Prepare daily logs, inspection reports, and other contract-administration documents.
• Maintain professional communication with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support actions to address nonconformities and document corrective actions.

Skills

Construction inspection

Written communication

Interpret drawings

Code compliance knowledge

AFCEC familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Construction Inspector to support 633 CES/CENM project managers by monitoring construction and renovation projects, verifying contractor compliance with approved plans, UFC, and federal requirements.

The role involves field inspections of administrative, medical, industrial, and utility facilities, maintaining logs, and coordinating with government staff and contractors to resolve issues and ensure timely completion.