Resident Inspector-New Orleans

Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC seeks a Resident Inspector to provide quality control and assurance, measure and test materials, and document results throughout construction. The role observes contractor activities, enforces plans and specs, and maintains daily reports and logs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5–7 years in heavy civil projects, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with MS Office. On-site work in New Orleans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant experience may substitute.
• 5–7 years of heavy civil inspection experience.
• Valid driver’s license; LADOTD/ACI certifications are a plus.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Review and interpret plans, testing and sampling plans, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of problems within the project.
• Develops, maintains, and daily reports, posts logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results of special quality studies for review by lead-level supervisors and higher management.

Skills

Inspection

Quality control

Communication

Reading plans

Microsoft Office

Tablet usage

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

We seek a dedicated and experienced Resident Inspector to join our team. This position provides quality control and assurance, measurement, materials testing, and documentation throughout all phases of the construction process. It accomplishes this by observing the contractor’s activities during construction. Other duties include adhering to site safety, project plans, and specifications.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Review and interpret plans, testing and sampling plans, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of problems within the project.
• Develops, maintains, and daily reports, posts logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results of special quality studies for review by lead-level supervisors and higher management.

Here’s What You Need

Education

High school diploma required. Relevant and sufficient work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma requirement.

Certification and License(s)

• Valid driver’s license.
• LADOTD, ACI, and other certifications are a plus.

Experience

• Over five years up to and including seven years.
• Heavy Civil: Roads, Bridges, Utility, and infrastructure experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of construction principles and methods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct inspections and make professional assessments of work.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and construction personnel about site activities and project progress.
• Ability to write clear inspection reports on the condition of projects.
• Proficient in the use of a tablet or laptop.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.