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Project Solutions Inc

Senior Construction Inspector

Project Solutions Inc, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Location:

Grand Rivers, KY

Salary Range:

$80,000

Period of Performance:

395 calendar days with an extension of up to 4 additional years.

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position/Project Overview Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an on-site Construction Inspector for USACE Nashville District at Grand Rivers, KY. This position will deliver field construction inspection services for the Kentucky Lock Addition Civil Works Mega Project. This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties Quality Assurance Inspections

Inspect on‑going construction through on‑site visits and review of construction contractor’s completed reports, test results, etc.

Independently inspect a variety of unusually difficult and complex ongoing construction that demands specialized competence and technical expertise in unusually complex construction operations.

Assure construction contractor’s work complies with the accepted construction schedule, the awarded construction plans and specifications, applicable safety regulations, and other applicable contract documents.

Inspect the materials, installation, and testing of completed work for contract compliance and work closely with Contractor representative to identify and ensure correction of deficiencies, and to suggest and advise on acceptability of alternative construction methods.

Review the construction contractor’s daily quality control reports to assure that the control operations are adequately documented (including such activities as level of inspection, documentation, deficiency correction, etc.). Perform and document surveillance to ensure the construction contractor is adequately following the USACE 3‑phase quality control system. Provide daily quality assurance inspection (follow‑up inspections) and surveillance of construction contractor’s Quality Control Program.

Review ongoing work activities to verify that materials and workmanship conform to contract requirements.

Attend quality assurance preparatory and initial inspections. Within 24 hours of an inspection, provide input on the daily Quality Assurance Report (QAR) via USACE Resident Management System (RMS), with particular emphasis on deficiencies found.

Verify site location, layout, and elevations of contract work prior to start of work. Verify that all QC requirements, including those established in the preparatory inspection, are in effect prior to the start of work.

Monitor construction contractor’s procedures for tracking deficiencies to assure acceptable corrective action and that an audit trail is maintained. Report findings on daily logs of construction Quality Assurance Reports.

Maintain a system for tracking deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).

Occasionally attend shop inspections for off‑site fabricated items in support of the project pertaining to construction assemblies to verify contract compliance before shipment to site. These site visits are expected to multi‑day trips requiring alternate overnight travel arrangements.

General Responsibilities

Attend and participate in technical reviews, construction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, in‑progress reviews, and other conferences and meetings with construction contractors and USACE personnel

Participate in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) discussion and decisions

Participate in progress payment reviews for work achieved by construction contractor

Perform submittal reviews for complex submittals

Participate in risk management for critical construction lifts

Review construction contractor as‑built drawings to ensure they are current and up to date

Maintain working knowledge of EM 385‑1‑1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and OSHA Construction Industry Regulations

Prepare and sign daily reports to ascertain contractor progress on work performed

Make recommendations for the Construction COR and ACO to accept or reject ongoing and completed work

Ensure the Construction COR makes the final determination on interpretation of plans and specifications

Independently conduct labor standard interviews to ensure compliance with Contract Labor Rates

Independently inspect a specifically assigned standardized process such as conduit installation, electrical or equipment installation

Attend USACE Three Phase Quality Control Process inspection meetings

Serve as a mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff in technical construction and quality assurance duties

Independently check contractor payrolls for accuracy against what the contract documents require

Independently inspect inventories of installed property to assure compliance with contract documents

Attend all safety meetings scheduled for this project

Maintain orderly working files for correspondence, minutes of meetings and conferences, submittal data, submittal registers, inspection and monthly progress reports, punch list and contract documents including amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, and modifications

Maintain updated set of plans and specifications including all amendments, modifications, issued clarifications, and significant as‑built notations. Conduct review of the construction contractor’s maintenance of accurate as‑built drawings and provide comments on completed as‑built drawings on a monthly basis

Participate and take notes at pre‑final and joint final inspections with customer. List and verify all punch list items are corrected prior to final payment. Perform a detailed comprehensive final acceptance inspection upon completion of all work required in the contract

Prepare correspondence for USACE signature to construction contractors and other Government activities to implement actions relative to contract and project execution. All correspondence should be submitted in final form. This includes replies to requests for information (RFIs) and construction contractor’s discussion of contract requirements

Monitor timeliness of construction contractor response to letters, transmittals, and other inquiries. Identify tardiness and corrective action that should be taken

Prepares correspondence for the Project Office ACO/COR’s signature

Take possession of Government provided equipment, such as a computer, and maintain devices during work, ensuring all devices are cared for and returned in the same condition in which the devices were issued

Within 2 months of starting support services, shall complete First Aid / CPR and USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) training

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry performing quality assurance and inspection services

High school diploma

Minimum of 1 year of experience working for or in support of USACE construction management services preferred

Experience with field inspections to determine acceptability of workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications

Experience with the interpretation of plans and specifications and review of as‑built drawings

Experience reviewing contractor daily quality control reports for accuracy and deficiencies and performing quality assurance inspections

Familiarity with EM 385‑1‑1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations

Specialized experience with heavy civil construction experience

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and briefing clients and management personnel

Knowledge of construction means and methods

Ability to interpret Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications

Familiarity with modern construction products (quality, uses, and applications)

Knowledge of commonly utilized construction management software

OSHA 30‑hour construction safety training

Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Demands This position requires both office and field work, exposing the employee to various weather conditions and construction site hazards. Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds and wear personal protective equipment is essential. Frequent travel to the job site(s) is also required.

What Does PSI Offer You?

Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings

24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience

HSA

Company life insurance options for you and your family

Short‑term and long‑term disability offerings

PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs

401(k) with a 4% employer match

Generous PTO, paid‑federal holidays, and sick leave

Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO/M/F/Vets

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Internet Publishing

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