Construction Inspector

Title: Construction Inspector Reporting to: Office Director or Senior Project Manager Salary Range: $54,400 - $86,500 Overview Of Role The Construction Inspector will be responsible for conducting and documenting inspections, verifying compliance with project specifications and industry standards, and collaborating with project teams to ensure the successful completion of construction projects. This role involves observing and reporting on the testing of various construction activities, and monitoring projects to ensure adherence to construction plans, schedules, bid items, permits, and 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 when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities. RLB is an award‑winning international firm, known for providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Utilizing its many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB continues to firmly establish itself as one of the major players in the construction industry throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. Our employees are involved in a variety of projects across a range of sectors, from sports arenas and healthcare to higher education and convention centers. As a privately held company, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects, and provide an excellent compensation and benefits package. Essential Functions Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project‑related inspection outcome decisions Plan, organize, and direct the project management construction inspection functions through all phases of a project – Preconstruction to Closeout to ensure contract compliance in the aspects of inspections Preconstruction – review design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process. Construction – management of the contractor from the buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. Closeout – provide inspection documentation during the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications Inspect projects during various stages of construction to ensure the contractor is in compliance with project plans and specifications, applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, manage the quality of materials used, and labor staff personnel Reports; observing and recording on‑site construction activities and conformance to project plans and specifications. Will be required to have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to perform the listed duties Look over and interpret maps, specifications, plans, diagrams, and contract specifications Input inspection details and other related information onto the computer system, update and retrieve information, if necessary, prepare daily reports, photo reports, monthly reports, and logs Coordinate projects and provide information to contractors, consultants, developers, and staff Implement best management practices (BMP) inspections with the contractor and ensure the contractor maintains BMP reports, training logs, permits, and updates to the BMPs Read the current schedule and understand what work is ongoing and recognize and question a delay/discrepancy in relation to various milestone inspections. Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes and identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence. Relevant experience in construction management, construction inspection, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or the related field is preferred. 3-5 years experience in a variety of building types and construction inspections through all phases of construction. Relevant certification such as IIBEC, ACI, ICC, OSHA, USACE, or equivalent. Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with practical and logical qualities; good problem‑solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills; ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people; ability to inspire and manage diverse teams. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Often work in an outdoor environment. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May work on‑site, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and the ability to lift 50 lbs. May also require: Sitting Standing for long periods of time 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr