Construction Inspector - Job at Halff Associates, Inc. in Austin, TX

Construction Inspector

Austin, TX

Posted 18 days ago

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Job Description

Position: Construction Inspector

Location:

Austin, TX

Job Id: 3467

# of Openings: 1

Halff Associates is looking for a Construction Inspector in Austin, TX.

General Description:

This position will support construction services activities by monitoring and overseeing inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, provides training for other construction inspection personnel, maintains working relationships with internal and external customers as well as contractors staff, assists with the development of policies and procedures for the construction services team, and provides highly advanced problem resolution on complex projects.

Position Requirements:

5 or more years of inspection experience on TxDOT, or other DOT projects
Have an understanding of construction standards and practices
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours
Must be a self-directed yet a team player, and have a focus on quality, integrity and success
Valid Texas Driver's License required

The essential duties for this job include:

Lead, oversee, observe, and participate in inspecting construction work quality and materials on a variety of projects
Verify the work of contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
Complete daily work reports: sketches, measurements, photographs and calculations for each pay item.
Coordinate materials testing personnel to ensure proper and prompt material testing
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) inspection and compliance
Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications
Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates
Review construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contract compliance
Make recommendations to management regarding staffing and scheduling, prepare staffing plans based on project work activities
Train and mentor less experienced inspectors

The required competencies for this job include:

Communicate effectively
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Construction inspection and evaluation methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specifications
Traffic control procedures, traffic management, and The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

Company Overview:

Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm. For more than 70 years, Halff has provided smarter solutions throughout the United States offering services in Architecture, Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.

Halff has offices in the following locations:

Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock

Florida: Chipley, Jacksonville, Miramar Beach, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa and Tavares

Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Oklahoma: Oklahoma City

Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Midland, McAllen, Richardson, San Antonio and Tyler

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Halff. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Halff prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Halff confirms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Summary

Company

Halff Associates, Inc.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

5+ years