Construction Inspector

Location: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
Period of Performance: Approximately 28 months; exact dates are yet to be determined

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Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support the U.S. Coast Guard Facilities Design and Construction Center on the Recapitalize Central Steam Distribution System project at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. This $24M+ project involves the large-scale removal and installation of steam, condensate, and hot water piping throughout campus tunnels, sub-basement passageways, and direct-buried applications, along with a complete overhaul of multiple mechanical rooms including heat exchangers, VFD pumps, pressure-reducing valves, and condensate return units. The Construction Inspector provides full-time on-site oversight, ensuring the Prime Construction Contractor's work complies with contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform inspection services whenever contractor personnel are on site and performing work as part of the construction contract
• Attend pre-construction, quality control, progress, and other conferences and meetings as needed; take minutes of meetings as directed
• Review and become familiar with the contract documents for proposed construction; review, analyze, and make recommendations (including preparation of cost estimates and time/schedule impacts) on potential construction changes 
• Review and comment on progress schedules, including network diagrams
• Provide daily inspection and surveillance of construction work to ensure the work is in accordance with the construction contract; review, make applicable comments, and sign daily construction reports; notify Project Manager/Contracting Officer's Representative (PM/COR) of non-compliant work;
• Witness field tests and review all testing reports completed by the construction contractors and check any materials for conformance with specifications; establish and maintain a log of all field tests required by the contract documents
• Perform surveillance of survey operations for layout and elevations of construction work; make field notes on drawings and verify that contractor as-builts are accurately annotated with actual locations in field
• Monitor submittals utilizing a submittal status log; develop and maintain a filing system for submittals utilizing UniFormat system
• Inform the construction contractor and its representatives of safety violations; alert the COR of severe or repeated violations that should be addressed at the progress meeting.
• Coordinate requests for passes, outages, excavations, hauling, and delivery routes associated with Coast Guard property
• Review and comment on the accuracy of the PCC's payment requests and certified payrolls
• Review and comment on accuracy of Contractor's project schedule updates
• Maintain an Inspector's Daily Diary in a bound, not loose-leaf, notebook
• Maintain orderly working files for correspondence, minutes of meetings and conferences, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, requests for information (RFIs), and contract documents
• Maintain a file of construction photographs documenting progress and problem areas and include appropriate photographs in weekly progress reports
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports 
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections, assist in preparation of detailed punch lists, and check that all punch list items are corrected prior to final payment
• Verify PCC's maintenance of accurate as-built drawings on a weekly basis and provide comments on completed as-built drawings; provide comments on accuracy of as-builts on weekly progress construction report
• Assist in the review of, and comment on, all Installation Instructions and Operation and Maintenance Manuals

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience as a construction inspector, contractor superintendent, or quality control manager
  • OR minimum 5 years of experience with a 4-year college degree in Engineering, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certifications attained within the last 10 years
• Minimum 2 years of work experience on Federal Government construction projects as a government CI, contractor superintendent, or quality control manager within the last 10 years (state/local projects with federal funding do not count)
• Minimum 2 years of project experience in the construction of steam distribution systems, civil/site work, and utilities/mechanical room equipment installation (can be part of the 10 years above)
• Capable of reading contract drawings and specifications
• Understanding of local and national building codes
• In-depth knowledge of building and construction trades (structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, civil, etc.)
• Basic computer and software skills (Word, PDF, digital image formatting)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Minimum one hour of annual training (online or in person) on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) via the DoD Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM) system, including a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation (or equivalent)

Key Attributes & Skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of underground utilities, buildings, and general construction trades
• Knowledge of utilities disciplines including electrical, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and telecom
• Knowledge of building trades including structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, and civil
• Capable of reading contract drawings and specifications
• Understanding of local and national building codes
• Basic computer and software skills (Word, PDF, and digital image formatting with descriptions)
• Experience utilizing Construction Management Software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Capability of independent, self-disciplined performance
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and concerns to contractors and project managers
• Capability of writing reports summarizing construction activities observed
• Ability to document and track unforeseen conditions
• Ability to take appropriate photos of construction progress
• Professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Physical ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to encounter construction site conditions including noise, dust, heights, odors, enclosed spaces, unstable footing, steps, rough terrain, adverse weather conditions, ladders, and roofs
• Physical ability to take measurements and perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements
• Ability to observe work as it progresses​​​​​​​

  What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.