As our Construction Inspector you will be asked to monitor and inspect contractual field work which includes building structures, architectural finishes and some MEP installations. You will take field measurements of pay items, report contractor’s daily production rates as well as schedule work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. We will look to your expertise in advising contractors of violations and make recommendations for adjustments to operations. You will review placement of and perform tests on construction materials (as needed), review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment. When you join Jacobs, you will have the opportunity to recommend changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings, maintain project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates. You’ll be asked to review and monitor Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in construction inspection for CSA projects
• Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to maintain detailed records
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds is required
• Ability to effectively follow instructions and deal effectively with contractors and the public
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and/or any standard details
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications associated safety requirements
• Perform calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
• Experience using Contract Management software.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules including weekends as required to support the project requirements
• Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
• Ability to promote and maintain a safe working environment
