Special Inspector-Charlotte, NC

Certerra - Southern Engineering; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra-Southern Engineering seeks a Special Inspector to oversee inspections and testing of construction materials on active sites in Charlotte, NC. Expect adherence to project documents and strong certification credentials.

Role covers reinforced concrete, SFRM, deep foundations, post-tension checks, bolting and steel inspections, soil/aggregate testing, and thorough documentation. Driver's license is required for site access.

Qualifications

• Must hold ACI Field Technician Level I Certification.
• Must have ICC reinforced concrete certification or equivalent.
• ICC structural certifications preferred (masonry, welding, steel & bolting).
• OSHA 10+ year worksite safety awareness is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reinforced Concrete/Grout/Mortar inspection and testing.
• Reinforcement inspection for compliance with project documents.
• Testing for slump, air content, unit weight, temperature.
• Molding of compressive strength specimens – Core drilling.
• SMR/SFRM inspection and testing with substrate verification.
• Monitoring deep foundations, ground improvement, load testing.
• Post-tension tendon layout checks and elongation records.
• Bolting/structural steel inspection and verification of connections.
• Soil/aggregate density testing and proofrolling observation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Safety awareness

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

ACI Field Technician Level I Certification

ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Structural Welding

ICC Structural Steel & Bolting

ICC SFRM

PTI Level II certification

NICET certifications

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Driver's license

Job description

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Special Inspector-Charlotte, NC

Regular Full-time Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC, US

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Certerra - Southern Engineering is a proven leader and trusted expert in geotechnical engineering that provides extensive consulting and testing services leveraging more than 25 years of industry experience. We work with individuals, businesses, organizations and corporations in both the private and public sector including healthcare, schools and municipalities. Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of applications, allowing us to accommodate smaller projects, as well as massive mega-projects, and everything in between. With deep industry knowledge that covers all aspects of geotechnics, our analytical and applied capability and level of innovation is exceptional. This expertise results in superior solutions to even the most complex problems.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Certerra-Southern Engineering is hiring a Special Inspector to oversee the performance of inspections and testing of various construction materials and/or systems on active construction sites to verify compliance with project documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Technician Level I Certification
• Practical knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete Certification
• Combination of certifications in ICC’s and/or AWS-CWI and/or ASNT (UT-MT-PT)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 10-Hour Certification.
• A current and valid driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.

Preferred Qualifications: (any of the below; not all are required)

• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Structural Welding
• ICC Structural Steel & Bolting
• ICC SFRM
• Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level II or higher certification
• Pertinent National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reinforced Concrete/Grout/Mortar inspection and testing
  • Reinforcement inspection for compliance with project documents
  • Testing for slump, air content, unit weight, temperature
  • Molding of compressive strength specimens - Core drilling
• Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material (SFRM) inspection and testing
  • Verifying suitable substrate
  • Testing for applied thickness, material density, and bond
• Special Foundations
  • Monitoring installation of deep foundations (e.g. piles, caissons, etc.).
  • Monitoring ground improvement applications (e.g. aggregate piers, compaction grouting, etc.).
  • Observation and documentation of load testing.
• Post-tension concrete inspection and testing
  • Check for proper tendon layout
  • Verify lift-off pressures and record elongations.
  • Monitoring for proper concrete placement techniques
• Bolting & Structural Steel inspection and testing
  • Inspection of bolted connections and steel framing joint details
  • Steel and material size and type verification
• Soil/Aggregate inspection and testing
  • Testing density/compaction
  • Observing proofrolling <...>