Construction Inspector at Swinerton in San Francisco, CA

Compensation Range $71,500.00 - $107,300.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary: To perform or assist in a variety of construction inspection, quality control and related duties related to a specific discipline, i.e., civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, NDE, and/or electrical, in accordance with Owner issued construction plans and specifications and building and safety codes.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Develop understanding and maintain a working knowledge of Company inspection program, standards, procedures, codes, and other information required to perform assigned work • Inspect projects under construction for conformance to issued plans and specifications and report discrepancies with differing field conditions or conflicts with plans, specifications and regulations • Review and recommend approval of construction methods and materials for streets, underground facilities, parks, street lighting and special structures • During the construction phase, assist the Project Manager in ensuring that all changes to the plans and specifications are reviewed and approved by the professional-of-record prior to construction by the Contractor • Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters and other construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with plans, specifications and regulations • Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; attend pre-construction conference as assigned • Inspect materials to be submitted for examination or analysis by laboratories • Perform routine field tests to verify conformance with contract and code requirements • Observe and document work performed during progress and upon completion of project • Record amounts of materials used and work performed; assist with the approval of billings and progress payments to testing laboratories and contractors, prepare paperwork as required for progress payments • Indicate location of various undocumented structures, and discrepancies on plans (differing field conditions) • Provide customer service, answer questions and consult with stakeholder groups and clients • Coordinate work as required with other client departments • Prepare activity records and daily reports, assure accuracy of inspection records and project documentation • Inspect for Construction job site safety standards and regulations, including traffic control and pedestrian safety; monitoring implementation of Contractor’s safety program • Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • AA/AAS college degree preferred plus minimum 4 years’ experience in inspection, construction, operations or equivalent combination of training and/or related experience • Thorough knowledge of inspection standards, procedures, and applicable building and safety codes • Ability to develop in-depth understanding of construction plans and specifications and means, methods and design standards used in building projects and compare them with aspects of construction in progress • Ability to determine acceptability of work based on plans, specifications, codes and applicable standards • Effective organizational skills and problem solving ability • Effective English verbal and written communication skills • Inspection certifications, e.g. ICBO, ICC desired