Boston University

Senior Inspector

Boston University • $75K — $95K *
Herndon, VA 20171In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferred.
  • 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
  • Strong proficiency in computer applications.
  • Supervisory experience in construction management and inspection.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques, plan interpretation, and safety protocols.
  • Ability to take on an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge role.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for compliance with standards.
  • Assign and schedule inspection staff throughout project phases.
  • Draft project correspondence and facilitate meetings to resolve construction issues.
  • Review project documentation to ensure compliance and track construction progress.
  • Prepare and submit inspection reports and authorizations.
  • Notify contractors of non-compliance and corrective actions required.
  • Interact with the public and various stakeholders to address inquiries.

Benefits

  • Work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic project environment.
  • Opportunity for leadership and team development.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders and varied work scenarios.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Performs as a principal inspector responsible for the supervision of projects in construction inspection engineering work.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
  • Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
  • Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
  • Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance
  • Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
  • Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
  • Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
  • Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
  • Completes analysis of field tests
  • Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client construction progress and issues.
  • Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong Computer Proficiency
  • 8+ years of construction inspection experience
  • Client requested certifications
  • Knowledge and experience in construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials
  • Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
  • Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge role
  • Active driver's license
    • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's motor vehicle screening

Qualifications Preferred
  • Client requested certifications
  • Construction inspection experience
  • 1-2 years of roadway/bridge construction experience
  • Experience with local clients
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering


Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field during the day and night. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

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About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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