Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience inspecting all phases/aspects of a vertical construction project.
- Bachelor or Master level Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) degree.
- Government project experience.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide inspection services on a variety of construction projects.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects effectively, to manage cost control systems, review and analyze plans, facilitate the bidding/negotiations/buyout process with a general contractor, review all forms (bidding, construction, or other) of requests for information (RFI’s), examine and negotiate change orders, and review and comment on submittals.
- Versed in jurisdictional and architectural design requirements, applicable codes, as well as all associated development/construction due diligence reporting.
- Skilled in budgeting and scheduling with strong verbal and writing skills.
- High degree of demonstrated organizational skills and problem‐solving ability.
- Respect for details and the ability to execute at a high level with significant independence.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks to achieve project goals.
- Business acumen, demonstrated by understanding of business implications of decisions; understanding of construction costs, knowledge of market and availability of competition.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry that indicates experience with OSHA safety requirements on construction projects.
- Superior negotiating skills.
- Leadership skills, demonstrated by confidence in self and others, ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well and ability to effectively influence actions and opinions of others.
- Problem solving expertise, demonstrated by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with others to solve complex issues.
- Interpersonal skills, demonstrated by considering and responding appropriately to the needs and capabilities of different people in different situations, tactfulness, treating others with respect and relating effectively to others.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, or other Management Information Systems.
- Knowledgeable in sustainable efforts and programs such as LEED accreditation.