Construction Inspector

Title: Construction Inspector

Reporting to: Office Director or Senior Project Manager

Salary Range: $58,500 - $76,000

Overview of Role

The Construction Inspector conducts and documents inspections, verifies compliance with project specifications and industry standards, and collaborates with project teams to support the successful completion of construction projects. The role includes observing and reporting on construction activities and testing, and monitoring projects for adherence to construction plans, schedules, bid items, permits, and other documents.

Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow.

At RLB, we speak the truth, build for the long term, look out for each other, and work to do good. We are driven by outcomes, creating tailored solutions that deliver successful projects. We believe that bringing together the right people and doing things the right way helps us make progress for our clients and communities.

RLB is an award-winning international firm that provides property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. With many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB continues to establish itself as a major player in the construction industry throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Our employees work on a variety of projects across sectors, from sports arenas and healthcare to higher education and convention centers.

As a privately held company, we hire the best people, provide exceptional training and extensive opportunities for professional growth, and offer exciting projects alongside an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a liaison with clients and assist them with project-related inspection outcome decisions.
• Plan, organize, and direct construction inspection functions through all project phases, from preconstruction to closeout, to ensure contract compliance:
• Preconstruction: Review design management, schedule management, constructability, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and processes.
• Construction: Manage contractor buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution.
• Closeout: Provide inspection documentation that meets project specifications during the project closeout process.
• Inspect projects during various stages of construction to verify contractor compliance with project plans and specifications, applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; review the quality of materials and labor.
• Observe and record on-site construction activities and conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to perform the duties of the role.
• Review and interpret maps, specifications, plans, diagrams, and contract documents.
• Enter inspection details and related information into the computer system; update and retrieve information; and prepare daily reports, photo reports, monthly reports, and logs as needed.
• Coordinate projects and provide information to contractors, consultants, developers, and staff.
• Conduct best management practices (BMP) inspections with the contractor and ensure the contractor maintains BMP reports, training logs, permits, and updates.
• Review the current schedule, understand ongoing work, and recognize and question delays or discrepancies related to milestone inspections.
• Contribute to team performance through collaboration and effective communication.
• Understand and contribute to clients’ desired project outcomes, identifying opportunities to add value and achieve those outcomes.
• Support the team by completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Have relevant experience in construction management or construction inspection, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field; preferred.
• Have at least three years of experience with a variety of building types and construction inspections through all phases of construction.
• Hold a relevant certification, such as IIBEC, ACI, ICC, OSHA, USACE, or equivalent.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate practical, logical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Write clear, precise reports and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Often work outdoors.
• Use computers and standard office equipment.
• Work on a computer and answer and speak on a telephone.
• Work on-site as needed, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized when climbing requirements exceed those of ordinary motion.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform tasks that may include:
• Standing for long periods.
• Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling.

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

RLB North America’s Talent Acquisition Team exclusively manages all external agency engagements. Candidate submissions will only be accepted from agencies with a current, fully executed fee agreement.

Submissions without an active agreement will be considered unsolicited. RLB North America assumes no obligation to pay fees and reserves the right to contact, interview, or hire candidates without obligation to the submitting agency.

All unsolicited resumes or candidate information, including materials sent directly to RLB employees, will be considered the property of RLB North America.