Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-9785

# of Openings

1

Job Locations

US-CA-Irvine

Category

Construction Inspector

Type

Regular Full-Time

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Construction Inspector will have overall resident inspection responsibility for municipal/public works projects including: street improvements; traffic signal improvements; and, water, waste water, and drainage improvements. The inspector shall ensure the construction contractor’s compliance with the approved plans and specifications, and shall be the primary point of contact with each client. Preference given to candidates with inspection certificates along with past experience in street improvement, water, wastewater, and drainage projects.

• Interpret plans and specifications as necessary and confer with supervisory personnel, design professionals and client representatives to resolve construction issues in a timely manner and avoid and/or minimize cost or time impacts.
• Monitor the Contractor’s work activities associated with the construction of proposed improvements.
• Monitor the Contractor’s schedule alerting the Contractor and the client of any impacts to the critical path
• Project cost tracking of the Contractor’s schedule of values.
• Perform Construction Inspection of the Contractor’s work to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports and Weekly Statement of Working Days.
• Proactively recommend actions to address schedule impacts related to inclement weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Act as project liaison to community residents and other community stakeholders and respond to and address project-related concerns and complaints.

Education

• High School Degree and/or a related technical field experience

Skills and Experience

• Preference given to ten plus years related experience as well as valid Construction Certificates in Public Works or Related Fields
• Experience and working knowledge of municipal/public works construction principles/practices including latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Caltrans MUCTD, and Caltrans Construction Manual.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals in all levels of construction
• Ability to coordinate multiple, complex projects
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to address an antagonistic situation and resolve issues ammicably.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Working knowledge of and basic proficiency with computer software including MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook. Working knowledge of construction scheduling software including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

• QSP/QSD Certification a plus

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.