Senior Construction Inspection & Quality Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a Construction Inspector within Facilities Planning & Construction. You will perform quality control and inspections on construction projects, ensuring materials and workmanship meet contract documents and standards.

You will maintain detailed inspection records, coordinate inspections, and support closeout with warranties and manuals. A Bachelor's degree and at least five years in construction management or inspection are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related Architectural Engineering related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years in construction management, construction inspection, or construction supervision, preferably in educational facilities.
• Licenses or certification (e.g., State issued, ICC, IAPMO, and/or NFPA) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates system-wide inspection processes. Ensures critical activities are achieved in a timely manner and in accordance with facilities inspections protocol.
• Performs jobsite walkthrough inspections to ensure procedures are followed and materials conform to contract specifications. Inspects work for compliance with standards, details, plans, and best practices.
• Creates and maintains detailed and accurate project inspection documentation in both electronic file format as well as hard copy. Compiles and reviews contract documents and reports on inspection status, contract compliance, and quality control.
• Communicates with clients, co-workers and project team members, meeting needs within project scope and through core values and timely communication.
• Identifies discrepancies or conflicts within construction documents.
• Monitors safety and traffic control procedures on assigned sites. Informs affected parties of potential noise, utilities interruptions, and other interference to normal activities.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with construction contractors, subcontractors and consulting teams.
• Monitors construction project closeout, including warranties, operating manuals, and completion verification.
• Ensures correct and timely construction project closeout, including warranties, operating manuals, and completion verification.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related Architectural Engineering related discipline

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a Construction Inspector within Facilities Planning & Construction. You will perform quality control and inspections on construction projects, ensuring materials and workmanship meet contract documents and standards.

You will maintain detailed inspection records, coordinate inspections, and support closeout with warranties and manuals. A Bachelor's degree and at least five years in construction management or inspection are expected.