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Construction Inspector

1 month ago


Saint Paul, United States HR Green Full time

Join our team Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we’re proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list in 2023. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

Join our dynamic team in St. Paul, MN as a Construction Inspector in our thriving Water Business Line As a key player, you will take charge of efficiently managing, executing, and ensuring top-notch quality in our Water projects. Your role involves assessing work elements, materials, design details, and project conditions to provide invaluable recommendations for successfully completing projects. Each assignment demands the application of your independent judgment, establishing you as a recognized subject matter expert in the functional areas of your projects. Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of impactful projects in the water sector

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Understands and interprets local, state, and/or federal Standard Specifications and Procedures. Answers questions from the contractor. Mediates disputes that arise from the interpretation or enforcement of standards. Utilizes subject matter expertise to identify the root cause of construction defects caused by design flaws, material installation, or site conditions and develops possible solutions. Proactively advises client and contractor on a recommended course of action(s) to resolve construction concerns. Provides counsel to the client and key stakeholders regarding new approaches and to address problems, materials and methods that could contribute to a better project outcome, speed up the construction schedule, mitigate potential future risk, contribute to a safer jobsite, or save money. Acts as a business partner to build and foster ongoing relationships with clients. Mediates project related matters with the contractor on behalf of the client. Responsible for the financial stewardship of the client by interpreting quality control checks, assisting in the development of the pay estimate, quantifying pay items on projects and settling accounting disputes with the contractor on behalf of our client. Observes and documents the contractor’s work to record that it is being completed in conformance with the plans and specifications, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements. Performs quality assurance checks and advises contractor of the recommended course of action when work or materials are not in compliance with requirements.  Analyzes and uses independent discretion and judgment to resolve work problems, including client, contractor, or public complaints and grievances. Coordinates and attends progress meetings with the client and other key stakeholders. Quickly reacts to complex situations with the client or projects as they arise. Performs material yield checks, verifies tolerances, and elemental thicknesses, measures and quantifies pay item quantities for payment. Performs basic construction layout work (including bench circuits and providing line and grade for various construction elements). Additionally, be proficient in the use of computers and word processing software (Word, Excel, etc.).  Maintains neat and accurate project documentation (field book notes and measurements, field reports, project binders, photos, etc.) for small projects. Prepares project records for formal audits by funding agencies. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience

5+ years of related Construction observation experience working with conveyance and treatment plant construction plans is preferred Familiarity with documentation requirements and inspection procedures is preferred. Excellent time management, communication, and technical skills are required.  Must possess knowledge of MS Office suite of products Experience with Construction Management software preferred Requires regular travel to and from remote worksites

  Certificates and Licenses

Must possess certificates or be willing to obtain NASSCO Inspector Training for Cured-in-Place-Pipe; OSHA 40-hour and Confined Space Training. The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be capable of carrying up to 40 pounds of equipment over all types of terrain and in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to transverse on all types of project sites including industrial, commercial, and undeveloped ground.

Must be willing to travel on short- or long-term assignments at client locations to complete assigned work. The physical demands and work environment 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.

Benefits 

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


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