Senior Construction Inspector III

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Raba Kistner Inc. Full time
Job Description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

  • Community: We care for our communities
  • Integrity: We act with integrity
  • Passion: We infuse passion into everything we do
  • Quality: We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Growth: We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth

We are seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Senior Construction Inspector III to join our Infrastructure team Statewide. Under direction, inspects and oversees construction inspection activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications reporting observations orally and in writing to direct report. This position requires application of engineering principles, keeping in alignment with established procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.
  • Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
  • Perform, supervise, and report on frequency compliance and coordinate field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
  • Train and serve as a lead worker for less experienced workers; assigning work priority tasks.
  • Assist direct report in planning and coordinating inspection operations.
  • Meet with contractor's supervisors or other project leaders on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
  • Review materials tests and completed work performed by inspectors to ensure compliance with requirements of established procedures.
  • Verify adequacy of samples and locations at which samples are collected to ensure representative distribution of sampling and testing.
  • The safe utilization, storage, and maintenance of all documents and tools, including company vehicle.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
  • Work closely with direct report to establish priorities and deadlines, as well as provide updates on progress or delays of tasks or assignments.
  • Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Generally, but not necessarily must have a minimum of 25 years' experience in roadway and related facilities, construction inspection or NICET Level IV certification in Transportation Engineering Technology (Highway Construction).
  • Possess a valid driver's license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm's auto insurability requirements. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.

Related experience and/or education may be evaluated to substitute for on the job experience. The position must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions. This position requires you to perform mathematical calculations using basic algebra (fundamental laws, algebraic expressions), geometry, and the trigonometric functions of right triangles. Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to use nuclear gauges, completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures (or ability to complete within 6 months of employment), and ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 certifications and trainings are preferred. Otherwise successful applicants without these certifications/trainings may be required to pursue attainment of these after employment. Related experience may be substituted with the approval of the client. This position requires extensive knowledge of highway construction plans, construction inspection procedures, and specifications, as well as materials used in highway construction, and thorough knowledge of materials testing procedures. Applicant must have considerable knowledge of the State specific manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard and also construction project document auditing techniques. Possess a valid driver's license and meet firm's auto insurability requirements. Able to use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks.

Physical Demands:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds (with or without assistance from others) to include, but not limited to, sample containers and equipment. Daily required to use hands and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. Travel to project site may require maneuver over rough and uneven terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Environment:

The work environment for this position potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

Travel:

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work may require out-of-town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Raba Kistner, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to adhere to our drug-free policy.



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