Roles and responsibilities
1. Knowledge of Construction Codes and Regulations
- Building Codes and Standards: In-depth understanding of local, state, and national building codes (such as International Building Code (IBC), ASTM, ACI, and AISC) and environmental regulations.
- Permits and Approvals: Ensuring that the construction team has the necessary permits and that the project complies with zoning laws, environmental laws, and other regulatory requirements.
- Inspection of Workmanship: Inspecting that work is completed according to approved plans and drawings, and following the regulations stipulated in the permits.
2. Construction Site Inspections
- Visual Inspections: Conducting on-site inspections of construction work to verify that it is being carried out as per the approved construction plans, specifications, and safety guidelines.
- Sampling and Testing: Taking samples of materials (e.g., concrete, soil, asphalt) for laboratory testing to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Daily Site Inspections: Monitoring day-to-day activities on construction sites to ensure proper installation of structural, electrical, plumbing, and civil systems.
- Pre- and Post-Construction Inspections: Conducting inspections before the start of construction (to confirm site preparation) and after construction is complete (to verify quality and compliance).
3. Quality Control and Assurance
- Material and Workmanship Inspection: Ensuring that all materials used meet project specifications and quality standards (e.g., inspecting concrete strength, steel quality, etc.).
- Deficiency Identification: Identifying defects, deficiencies, or non-compliance with plans and specifications, and working with the contractor to correct these issues.
- Test Results Review: Reviewing and interpreting test results (e.g., concrete slump, soil compaction, asphalt density) to confirm that materials and construction methods meet required standards.
4. Project Documentation and Reporting
- Inspection Reports: Documenting findings in detailed inspection reports, including photos, measurements, and observations, and reporting them to project managers, engineers, or stakeholders.
- Compliance Documentation: Maintaining a record of all inspections, tests, and approvals, ensuring that any deviations or non-compliance issues are recorded and addressed.
- Change Orders: Identifying any changes to the scope of work that affect the project and ensuring that they are properly documented and approved.
- Issue Tracking: Keeping a record of any issues found during inspections and ensuring that they are resolved in a timely manner.
5. Collaboration and Communication
- Liaising with Engineers and Contractors: Communicating effectively with construction engineers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and ensure that work meets technical standards.
- Client Liaison: Reporting directly to clients or project managers, providing updates on progress, compliance, and any concerns regarding quality or safety.
- Problem Resolution: Working with the construction team to address non-compliance issues or construction delays caused by material shortages or other factors.
Desired candidate profile
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
- Provides on the job training to new employees.
- Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties.
- Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records.
- Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning.
- Tracks quality assurance progress.
- Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
Technical Institute Diploma / Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Structural etc.)
Experience
The ideal candidate to be Civil Engineering graduate with minimum 10 years’ experience in similar projects.