Construction Inspector

Responsibilities

• Serves as construction representative, responsible for monitoring the contractor’s quality control and inspection program for construction of various facilities and infrastructure.
• Works with engineers, architects and technicians to help solve technical issues during design and makes sure constructability is a major factor in solutions. Review plans and specifications for clarity, completeness, and the ability to construct in accordance with applicable codes and permits.
• Help coordinate pre-construction meetings with the Contracting Squadron including all interested parties to discuss scheduling, mission impacts, safety, relocation of occupants and any other concerns. Attends conference; briefs on contract plans/specifications and special requirements; answers questions regarding construction.
• Reviews and approves contractor progress schedules. Ensures that schedule is accurate, reasonable, in proper format, correctly sequenced, and that costs are properly allocated. For projects inspected for Air Force (AF), contractor progress schedules will be reviewed and approval recommended to the AF.
• Reviews contract submittals, requests for information (RFI) and shop drawings. Coordinates with engineers/architects or answers RFIs. Ensures that submittals and RFI responses comply with the Performance Work Statement. Inspects work in progress, ensuring materials and work procedures conform to contract specifications and design drawings.
• Inspects work daily, ensuring materials and work procedures conform to safety standards, contract specifications and plans. Collects photos of project activity and completes an AF 1477 filing the same into the project file.
• Review and approve contractor’s weekly progress reports (PRs). Records actual percentage of work complete and accepted; essential for progress payments. For projects inspected for Air Force (AF) Contracting,
• As customer requests or unforeseen conditions arise during construction not included in the contract the Inspector will assist the Project Engineer/Architect in preparing modifications to the contract including Statement of Work.
• When requested will attend and assist in negotiations of modifications and addenda.
• Attend and assist in negotiations of modifications and/or Delivery Orders.
• Conducts pre-final and final inspections with the Contracting Squadron and Construction Flight Chief. Records inspection and follow up to ensure all corrections are completed.
• Completes contract close out of completed construction contracts and submits a Task Order Evaluation to the Construction Flight Chief and AF Coordinator.
• Responds to warranty submissions ensuring work is completed and satisfactory. Closes out Warranty report and submits to AF Coordinator.
• Performs secondary surveillance on projects managed by the Corps of Engineers when assigned and works directly with the Chief of Construction for all outages and shop support requests.

• This role may require that company vehicles are driven.
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 10 years broad experience in construction and construction contracts, preferably in facilities and/or infrastructure.
• Current Colorado Driver’s License.
• Specialized Technical Knowledge (as required).
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards of workmanship in construction/maintenance of facilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Knowledge of Government contracting terminology and applications.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements. (DOH, SWPPP, SWFWMD).
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Basic knowledge of EM-385.

Job

Work Type On-Site

Pay Range 41.50/hr

Benefits CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

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