Senior Construction Inspector

Halff Associates, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in construction inspection of complex bridges and structures over water
  • Expertise in TxDOT documentation and record keeping
  • Proficiency in SiteManager software
  • Knowledge of Federal documentation requirements
  • Strong understanding of construction standards and practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid Texas Driver's License required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee inspections of construction work quality and materials
  • Verify contractor work for accuracy and compliance with standards
  • Complete detailed daily work reports including sketches and measurements
  • Coordinate materials testing to ensure timely compliance
  • Conduct inspections for stormwater management compliance
  • Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans
  • Resolve discrepancies in plans and specifications
  • Consult with project teams regarding progress and construction issues
  • Review inspection reports for contract compliance
  • Train and mentor junior inspectors
  • Perform field tests of construction materials

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) and ESOP
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts
  • 529 College Savings Plan for educational assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
Full Job Description
Senior Construction Inspector - Dallas, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing Construction Services team located in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of construction inspection experience on the construction of complex bridges and structures over water, TxDOT documentation and record keeping, proficiency in SiteManager and experience in Federal documentation requirements.

This position will support construction services activities by monitoring and overseeing inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, provides training for other construction inspection personnel, maintains working relationships with internal and external customers as well as contractors staff, assists with the development of policies and procedures for the construction services team, and provides highly advanced problem resolution on complex projects. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:
  • Lead, oversee, observe, and participate in inspecting construction work quality and materials on a variety of projects.
  • Verify the work of contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
  • Complete daily work reports: sketches, measurements, photographs, and calculations for each pay item.
  • Coordinate materials testing personnel to ensure proper and prompt material testing.
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) inspection and compliance.
  • Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
  • Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
  • Review construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contract compliance.
  • Make recommendations to management regarding staffing and scheduling, prepare staffing plans based on project work activities.
  • Train and mentor less experienced inspectors.
  • Conduct field testing of materials such as fresh concrete tests.

What you will need:
  • 10 or more years of inspection experience on the construction of complex bridges and structures over water.
  • Must have TxDOT documentation and record keeping experience.
  • Must be proficient in SiteManager.
  • Must have experience in Federal documentation requirements.
  • Possess excellent understanding of construction standards and practices.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.
  • Must be a self-directed yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity, and success.
  • Valid Texas Driver's License required.
  • Understand Construction Engineering policies and procedures.
  • Construction inspection and evaluation methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures.
  • Read and interpret applicable plans, schematics, specifications, and permits.
  • Perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
  • Know and understand applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specifications.
  • Familiarity with traffic control procedures, traffic management, and The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
  • Lead, assign, review, and monitor the work of others.
  • TxDOT required certifications: ACI, TxDOT EMS, SB102, Level 1B. Certifications can be obtained after beginning with Halff.

The Halff Construction Services Advantage
  • Full spectrum of your project needs: transportation, water/wastewater, utilities, power transmission and vertical construction.
  • Outstanding relationships with owners, stakeholders and developers across multiple regions and disciplines.
  • Unified BIM platform. Always incorporating innovative technology, allowing us to customize solutions for the benefits of our partners.

Learn more about Halff's Construction Services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Construction Services:
  • Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
  • Contract Administration
  • Preconstruction Planning
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Scheduling
  • Technology

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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