- Professional Engineering Consultants
- Topeka, KS
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) is seeking an Experienced Construction Inspector to join our team in Topeka, KS. As a Construction Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations and contract specifications for various construction projects, including civil, municipal, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, both new construction and renovations.
Responsibilities
- Inspect various types of construction projects to ensure compliance with regulations and contract specifications.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, including infrastructure, transportation, subdivision, and site plans.
- Complete and maintain daily/weekly inspection reports, track contractor pay item quantities, review contractor pay estimates, schedule and observe testing, and conduct final inspections.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with employees, managers, representatives from other departments, and organizations.
- Investigate and respond to citizen complaints regarding construction sites or related ordinance violations.
- Provide materials testing, such as nuclear density testing and/or concrete field testing, as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Five or more years of construction inspection experience preferred.
- KDOT Inspection Experience preferred.
- KDOT CITT and American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of civil construction and commercial development.
- Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain inspection field and office data, reports, and systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF.
- High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.
Tools, Equipment, and Software Used
- Smartphone, scan/copy machine, computer, motor vehicles.
- Ability to operate personal computer, including Bluebeam Revu PDF technology, and Microsoft Office products.
- Experience in operating tape measures, levels, pressure gauges, testing equipment, engineering calculator, and motor vehicles.