Construction Inspector in USCG Base Child Development Center, North Carolina at Unified Business Technologies Inc

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR U.S. COAST GUARD PROJECT

The project will include the construction of a Small Child Development Center (CDC) with School Age Classrooms (SAC), totaling 22,967 square feet. The project will also include new outdoor play areas (11,040 SF) and 39 parking spaces (12,480 SF), for a total development area of 46,487 square feet. The facility will be located on Base Elezabeth City, within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Wooded Area of the “Campus” zone. This project will establish a standard Small CDC designed to serve 126 children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years). It will incorporate dedicated spaces for school-age children (kindergarten through 6th grade) for after-school, school vacations, and full-day care in the summer. The new facility will meet or exceed current code requirements, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for dependents of all families and care providers using the facility. The new CDC will significantly improve both current and future childcare needs in support of Base Elizabeth City and adjacent units. The project shall be sited to accommodate future addition to a “Medium” (232 children) CDC, including School Age Classrooms (SAC). There is no existing Childcare Development Center (CDC) at Base Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City (E-City), North Carolina. The site is a wooded square plot of land with roads on all four sides. The hobby shop is to the north, a wooded pavilion area with a playground structure to the east, MWR Restaurant to the south and Building 128 (Health Services) is to the west. The site is essentially flat and will not require ramping or stairs for access. Utilities are in or near the proposed site along the perimeter roads.

Period of Performance:

The expected duration of the project will be approximately October 15, 2026 through September 30, 2028. The exact performance period of the inspection services contract cannot be confirmed until the design of the project is complete and the PCC has submitted the construction progress schedule, which will identify the exact start date of the construction activities. An extension of the duration of the inspection services contract may become necessary, depending on PCC performance.

Construction/Inspection Experience:

The CI shall demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of underground utilities, buildings, and general construction trades since detailed inspections must be made to ensure the required quality of workmanship, Demonstration of knowledge may be reflected by the education, certifications, or previous experience in the candidate’s resume. In-depth knowledge of utilities, buildings and construction trades may be demonstrated by previous experience of installation/repair tasks or inspection duties in several of the various utilities disciplines (ie, electrical, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and telecomm) and building trades (i.e. structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, civil, etc.). QA/QC certifications are preferred.

Submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The Construction Inspector (CI) shall have a minimum 10 years of construction experience as a construction inspector, contractor superintendent or quality control manager. If the CI cannot meet the ten (10) year requirement, the CI can have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a 4-year college degree in Engineering, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certifications attained within the last 10 years. To determine applicable education, certifications and training experience, candidates shall provide documentation that detail the institution, degree attained, year degree attained, certification organization.
• The CI shall be capable of reading contract drawings and specifications, have an understanding of local and national building codes and shall demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building and construction trades. In-depth knowledge of building and construction trades may be demonstrated by previous experience of installation/repair tasks or inspection duties in several of the building trades (i.e. structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, civil, etc.).
• The CI shall have basic computer and software skills. Reports need to be typed using Word, PDF, etc., and digital images need to be provided in correct formats with descriptions. Experience in utilizing Construction Management Software, will be utilized by the Construction Contractor in this project.
• The CI shall have effective written and verbal communication skills as well as an attention to detail. The CI shall have the capability of independent, self-disciplined performance and effectively be able to communicate findings and concerns to contractors and project managers.
• The CI shall have the capability of writing reports summarizing construction activities observed; documenting and tracking unforeseen conditions; and taking appropriate photos of construction progress.

Experience working on Federal Government projects:

Submit a minimum of one (1) relevant construction project that best demonstrates your experience on federal projects as a Construction Inspector (CI), contractor superintendent or quality control manager that are similar in scope, and complexity. For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as those projects involving the construction of new site work, infrastructure, parking areas, and utilities.

Submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The CI shall have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience on Federal Government construction projects as a government CI, contractor superintendent or quality control manager within the last 10 years. Federal Government construction projects do not include state/local government projects that used federal funding.
• The CI shall be capable of reading contract drawings and specifications, have a thorough understanding of local and national building codes and shall demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building and construction trades. In-depth knowledge of building and construction trades may be demonstrated by previous experience of installation/repair tasks or inspection duties in several of the building trades (i.e. structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, civil, etc.).
• The CI shall have computer and software skills. Reports need to be typed using Word, PDF, etc., and digital images need to be provided in correct formats with descriptions. Experience in utilizing Construction Management Software, will be utilized by the Construction Contractor in this project.
• The CI shall have effective written and verbal communication skills as well as an attention to detail. The CI shall have the capability of independent, self-disciplined performance and effectively be able to communicate findings and concerns to contractors and project managers. The CI shall have the capability of writing reports summarizing construction activities observed; documenting and tracking unforeseen conditions; and taking appropriate photos of construction progress.

Experience with related project type:

The CI should demonstrate at least two years’ project experience (can be part of the 10 years from factor 1) in the following categories (1) managing construction projects (2) site utility recapitalization working at an active military installation.

Submit a minimum of one (1) relevant construction project that best demonstrates your experience on projects as a Construction Inspector (CI), contractor superintendent or quality control manager. For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as those projects involving the construction of new site utilities and roads, major backup power and electrical distribution systems installation and design-build contracts.

Submitted relevant projects shall, cumulatively, demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The CI shall demonstrate applicable construction experience on similar construction projects, design-build contracts, new construction of multi-mission buildings, construction of new waterfront infrastructure, and construction of new site utilities and roads for at least one (1) construction project completed in the last ten (10) years
• To determine applicable experience on projects, candidates should provide project details to describe the type, scope, location, delivery method, cost, and position(s) filled. Explanation of gaps of more than six months in work history should be provided if/where applicable.

Physical requirements:

The construction inspector shall be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. The CI must be willing to encounter all conditions that will be present on a construction site which may include noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and must be physically able to traverse the construction site, which may include unstable footing, steps, rough terrain, adverse weather conditions, ladders, roof and other conditions that challenge mobility. The CI must have physical abilities to take measurements and perform tests that compare in-place work to contract requirements and must be able to observe the work as it progresses.

What We Offer:

• Generous Vacation and Health benefit package
• 401k matching program
• Long and Short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays