Senior Inspector

JMT; Washington; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Time

Paid Holidays

Affordable & Widely accepted health,  

Excellent 401K Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a principal inspector to supervise construction inspection projects, coordinating field activities, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with specifications and safety programs.

Work is onsite; compensation ranges from $41.00 to $55.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, a strong 401(k) plan, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Client requested certifications.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods and materials.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
• Active driver's license; must pass JMT motor vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans and standards.
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
• Review and maintain project documentation; ensure progress, environmental permits, safety, and DBE/EEO reporting.
• Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
• Track project progress and advise parties of overruns and critical issues.
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and management meetings; assist client with change orders.
• Interact with the public, government agencies, contractors, and other parties to respond to inquiries.
• Lead and manage team members with coaching and performance management.

Skills

Computer proficiency

8+ years construction inspection

Certifications

Construction techniques & plans

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary

Performs as a principal inspector responsible for the supervision of projects in construction inspection engineering work.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $41.00 - $55.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable & Widely accepted health, dental and vision insurance
• Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement program

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
• Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance
• Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
• Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
• Completes analysis of field tests
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client construction progress and issues.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong Computer Proficiency
• 8+ years of construction inspection experience
• Client requested certifications
• Knowledge and experience in construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role
• Active driver’s license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's motor vehicle screening

Qualifications Preferred

• Client requested certifications
• Construction inspection experience
• 1-2 years of roadway/bridge construction experience
• Experience with local clients
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field during the day and night. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.