Inspector

Hill International, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Incentive

Hill University Learning and Developm

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an Inspector in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to work on-site during night shifts, Monday-Thursday PM. The role requires inspecting construction stages, interpreting plans, and ensuring compliance with codes, safety rules, and project specs.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 5+ years in transit/rail projects, and strong MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of project experience in transit or rail construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, standards, equipment, quality and safety per state and federal requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Experience using mobile devices such as iPads for reporting.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects each stage of construction up to completion.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed per governing codes and regs.
• Monitors construction sites for safety violations.
• Prepares Non-Conformance Reports when work is not performed to standards.
• Maintains daily activity logs and reports with photographs.
• Review or prepare interim progress reports for contractor payments.
• Monitors contractor-testing activities.
• Prepares reports on labor, material, and equipment on site.
• Determines construction conforms to plans and specifications.
• Conducts quality surveillance of specific quality related activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and safety compliance.
• Provide Construction Safety and Security field services as directed.
• Coordinate preparation of inspection survey reports, cost estimates and maintenance records.
• Timely submittals of these reports and records.
• Oversee inspections such as electrical, landscaping, soil testing, concrete, and asphalt mixes.
• Coordinate test laboratory activities with on-site Quality Management and Contractor’s QC teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

SharePoint

iPads for reporting

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Hill International is seeking an Inspector in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Must work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA during night shift hours, Monday-Thursday PM

Responsibilities

• Inspects each stage of construction up to completion.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed in accordance with all applicable governing codes and regulations.
• Monitors construction sites for safety violations.
• Prepares Non-Conformance Reports when work is not performed to the approved standards.
• Maintains daily activity logs and reports with photographs, in a manner agreed prior to the work.
• Review or prepare interim progress reports for contractor payments.
• Monitors contractor-testing activities.
• Prepares reports on labor, material, and equipment on site.
• Determines construction conforms to plans and specifications.
• Conducts quality surveillance of specific quality related activities as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provide Construction Safety and Security field services, as directed, including but not limited to Site Safety and Security Reviews including for Construction Equipment, Personnel, Work Procedures and Traffic Control.
• Coordinate preparation of inspection survey reports, cost estimates and maintenance records.
• Timely submittals of these reports and records.
• Arranges, coordinates and oversees technical inspections such as electrical, landscaping, soil testing, concrete, and asphalt mixes, and reinforcing steel for conformance to specification requirements.
• Coordinates test laboratory activities with onsite Quality Management team as well as Contractor’s Quality Control team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of project experience in transit or rail construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, standards, equipment, quality and safety per state and federal requirements.
• Candidate should have strong computing skills including competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Experience using mobile devices, such as iPads, for reporting preferred.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions, and other contract documents.
• Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions.
• Sufficient communication skills both written and oral.
• Valid driver’s license.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com .

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.