Lead Building Construction Inspector

Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking a Lead Building Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management Group in and around the Hampton Roads, VA area. The Lead Building Construction Inspector is to monitor the work of the contractor to ensure contract compliance for commercial/industrial construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity. The successful candidate will manage the assigned elements of a construction project to assure quality of the contractor’s compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project inspection personnel staffing and serve as owner’s representative. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities Individual must be proactive in identifying field issues and developing solutions to keep the work moving. Monitor operations to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract terms and specification Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction inspection with the contractor, DGS representatives and other agencies Review construction plans, inspect commercial or industrial buildings and other structures to determine compliance with applicable local, state, and national codes. Familiarity with structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety building components Ability to document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity. Identifies necessary changes to construction plans to meet field conditions Makes field measurements of pay items Observes and monitors contractor’s construction equipment Familiarity with common computer programs such as MS Word and Excel for completing daily diaries, quantity calculations and other required tasks. Required Skills & Required Experience 10+ years of experience Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree preferred but not required or 5+ years relative experience C5 Commercial Combination Inspector ICC inspector certification preferred B2 Commercial Building Inspector certification preferred E2 Commercial Electrical Inspector certification preferredM2 Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification preferred P2 Commercial Plumbing Inspector certification preferred Working knowledge of commercial or residential building construction processes and applicable building codes and inspection techniques Proficiency with document management software and construction management software (Smartsheet, SharePoint, FieldWire, GoCanvas, Plangrid, PowerBI, and other Project and Construction Management programs) Strong written and oral communication skills Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required Must have the ability to work as a team player Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information. Salary Range The projected range for this position is $95,000-$118,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dewberry