Field Construction Inspector I: Quality & Compliance

Raba Kistner, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a dependable Construction Inspector I to join our Consultants team in the Sulphur, LA area.

Under general supervision, this individual inspects construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications. Responsibilities include preparing daily inspection reports, reviewing plans, and training to perform standard field tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related facilities and construction inspection experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Louisiana LADOT Structural Concrete Certified Inspector or equivalent from another State or the ability to obtain within 1 month of the starting date of employment.
• Experience in inspecting bridge structures is preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
• Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
• Train to perform field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
• Solve mathematical problems requiring simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and raising numbers to exponential powers. Round to the correct number of significant figures, calculate percentages, read graphs, and use simple geometric definitions and formulas.
• Demonstrate the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.
• Contact assigned direct report for priorities and deadlines for assigned tasks. Update on the progress and delays on every task or assignment.
• Practice safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment including use within company policy.
• Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures while meeting directed priorities and deadlines.
• Responsible for maintenance of certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment.
• Collect, prepare and transmit samples to laboratories.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LADOT Structural Concrete Certified Inspector

Job description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a dependable Construction Inspector I to join our Consultants team in the Sulphur, LA area.

Under general supervision, this individual inspects construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications. Responsibilities include preparing daily inspection reports, reviewing plans, and training to perform standard field tests.