Civil Construction Inspector in SAN FRANCISCO, California at Joe Hill Consulting Engineers
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Job Description
About Joe Hill Consulting Engineers
Joe Hill Consulting Engineers (JHCE) is a purpose-driven Civil and Environmental Engineering firm that specializes in complex, water-focused infrastructure projects.
Our core focus is protecting and promoting public access to sustainable water and power resources through the responsible stewardship of infrastructure.
Our core values drive us to take a respectful, genuine, conscientious, and growth-oriented approach to our work.
About the Role
JHCE is seeking to hire a full-time civil construction inspector to perform quality assurance inspections on public works water infrastructure projects and facilities. The successful candidate would have experience performing civil inspections for public works infrastructure including site preparation, final grading, utilities, and facilities including stormwater pump stations.
About You
We are looking for someone who is excited to help us to grow our construction management practice while providing critical support to ensure the continued reliable operation of the public infrastructure which serves water and power to the residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- You are a professional with technical expertise and strong communication skills which will allow you to effectively and creditably communicate complex technical issues with our clients.
- You have experience with water, wastewater infrastructure, and green infrastructure projects.
- You have field construction inspection and construction management experience.
- You enjoy direct client contact and professional networking.
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are self-motivated and passionate about your work.
- You excel in an unconventional work environment. You enjoy working in varied locations, including job sites, at home, and in the office.
- You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, variable schedule environment which may include flexible hours, including early mornings or late nights.
Desired Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is desirable but not required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience in field construction management/inspection.
- Possession of International Code Council Certifications is desirable but not required.
- EIT or Professional Engineer registration is desirable but not required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license in the State of California.
- A current Certificate of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training is desirable but not required and may be obtained after hire.
Role Responsibilities and Compensation
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
- Monitors and inspects the work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications and schedules.
- Prepares project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
- Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
- Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records
- Assists in detecting and resolving disputes and/or problems and responds to complaints from the public.
- Ensures that all required tests, operations, measurements, and inspections are scheduled, ordered, satisfactorily completed and documented for quality assurance/quality control compliance.
- Verifies and prepares quantity and progress estimates for progress payments.
- Maintains records on unit price quantities, labor, equipment and progress for change order work.
- Reviews and approves change orders for implementation.
- Makes field measurements and maintains as-built drawings records.
- Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
- Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction.
- May monitor the excavation, loading and off-haul of hazardous materials from construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws pertaining to hazmat.
- Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.