Construction Quality Inspector - Structural

Construction Quality Inspector - Structural

The Construction Quality Inspector will perform inspections of construction features for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument and Controls and Structural Steel erection to evaluate subcontractor methods, workmanship, quality, and conformance with code and project specifications. Candidates will evaluate construction materials for quality and compliance with specifications, and perform related work such as data collection, report writing, record-keeping, and field and laboratory testing programs. Employees at this level typically work independently on assignments but are expected to provide daily quality reports and regularly communicate with subcontractor quality representatives and the Amentum Project Quality Assurance Manager.

Position Description and Duties:

• Review plans, specifications, codes, shop drawings, submittals, procedures, reports, memos, status reports, subcontractor's minimum days, delay days, change order days and all correspondence between the independent testing agency, and the subcontractor.
• Inspect and oversee contractual field work
• Interface with on-site engineers
• Advise subcontractors of deviations and provide remediation recommendations
• Oversight of activities affecting quality
• Review and oversee placement of and inspections/tests of construction materials
• Review reports of, grades, dimensions, and elevations
• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor submittals

Qualifications:

• 8 or more years of construction/Industrial experience with 5 years of mechanical and piping
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors and associates.
• Ability to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• USA citizenship is required for this role. No dual citizens or foreign nationals can be considered for this role
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, college education is preferred
• Experience with welding / Steel construction and inspection is preferred
• Experience with Electrical or I&C is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk across long distances over potential rough terrain.
• The ability to climb stairs and ladders to inspect work is also required.
• Exposure to weather elements while in the field is expected.

Project Information:

The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.