Project Inspector (Kauai)

Bowersandkubota; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 57,200 - 88,400; Full time

Job summary

Bowers + Kubota Consulting in Lihue, HI seeks an experienced Project Inspector to join its Kauai team. The role involves construction observation and testing to ensure compliance with codes, permits, and contract specifications, with potential for required technical training or certification.

Responsibilities include observing activities, inspecting processes, maintaining daily reports and final files, reviewing contractor progress payments, and communicating clearly with clients and team

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction field inspection experience.
• State certifications in Concrete, Asphalt, and Soils & Aggregate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, photo files, and experienced with Bluebeam, HeadLight, and Copilot preferred.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Basic math skills including measurement and estimation.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and test construction activities for compliance with codes, permits, and specifications.
• Perform inspections of processes, systems, structures, and utilities.
• Maintain detailed documentation including daily reports, record drawings, and final files.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress payments.
• Communicate clearly with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Travel to different job sites and work in varied field conditions.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam

HeadLight

Copilot

Job description

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Full-time Regular Lihue, HI, US

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Inspector to join our Kauai team. This role involves construction observation and testing of various activities to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and contract specifications. The position may require technical training or equivalent certification.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction field inspection experience.
• State certifications in Concrete, Asphalt, and Soils & Aggregate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, photo files, and experienced with Bluebeam, HeadLight, and Copilot preferred.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Basic math skills including measurement and estimation.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Observe and test construction activities for compliance with codes, permits, and specifications.
• Perform inspections of processes, systems, structures, and utilities.
• Maintain detailed documentation including daily reports, record drawings, and final files.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress payments.
• Communicate clearly with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Travel to different job sites and work in varied field conditions.

SALARY RANGE:

$57,200 - $88,400 per year depending on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled