Entry Level Construction Inspector

Entry Level Construction Inspector

Our Construction Services Group is looking for an Entry Level Construction Inspector to join our Concord, CA office.

At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Entry Level Construction Inspector is responsible for the observation, inspection, and quality assurance of construction activities.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Construction observation and/or inspection of construction activities
• Interface with the project team and task managers
• Attend project meetings
• Perform quality assurance and quality control functions to confirm contractor's adherence to the contract documents
• Produce daily reports for active construction contracts
• Issue contract deficiency reports, including follow-up on required corrective actions
• Liaise between contractor, client staff, utility companies, local municipalities, and other external agencies
• Maintain a daily inspection diary documenting construction activity, including environmental events and recording of progress and as constructed details for the purposes of project closeout.
• Review the quality of Contractors work and provide report to client.
• Ensures contract compliance to technical plans and specifications; and reviews documentation and files for accuracy and completeness, including daily reports and construction logs.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• 0-1 years of construction inspection experience.
• Demonstrated interest in construction management and inspections through prior internships, applied academic projects, or prior work experiences.
• Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location: Concord, CA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $60,000-$80,000

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants" Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.