RK&K ยท 4 months ago
Senior Inspector - Bristol District
Bristol, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRK&K is a full-service engineering and construction management firm, and they are seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in the Bristol District. This role involves leading construction inspection efforts, ensuring compliance with plans and safety regulations, and managing a team of junior inspectors while interfacing with various stakeholders.
Civil EngineeringConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring of construction of roadway and structures to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and safety regulations
Independently coordinate and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects, complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive to the public or environmentally challenging, or require significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, or local/federal government representatives
Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, general public and contractors
Lead and monitor work products of a team of junior level inspectors and provide technical supervision
Lead and conduct project meeting with various project stakeholders
Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
Fully engage in solving complex problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
Monitor and document the activities of contractors. Communicate and document non-compliant work elements
Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
Review placement of various materials, tracks project materials testing frequencies and provides materials testing as required
Performs field measurements and tracks daily quantities of work items installed
Maintain comprehensive project records and reporting as required typically inclusive of daily reports, materials compliance tracking, pay quantity records, as-built plan records, EEO documents, change orders, and monthly payment vouchers
Aid Construction Management staff with monitoring of project schedule, budget and development of change order and NOI analysis
Qualification
Required
Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in construction inspection, materials, standards, and specifications related to state highway projects and facilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to compute basic mathematic formulas including algebra and geometry
Functional use of computer software including Microsoft suite and other construction documentation software
Experience overseeing junior level staff work products to ensure project requirements are achieved
Capable of working independently on small construction projects
Acceptable driving record
High School Diploma or GED
VDOT Required Material Certifications (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
VDOT Soil and Aggregate Compaction - NICET LEVEL II
VDOT Asphalt Field Level I & II
ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II
VDOT Pavement Marking
VDOT Slurry Surfacing
VDOT Surface Treatment
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
ATTSA Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
Preferred
Construction Inspection experience including roadway, asphalt, concrete, pavement markings, structure and bridge construction methods
VDOT and other local public agency experience desired
Experience with construction document management software including PlanGrid, AWP, and SharePoint
Associate or bachelor's in engineering or similar field of study
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Certified Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) certificate
Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Much, much more!
Company
RK&K
RK&K provides full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
James Nash
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Keith Skinner, P.E.
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