Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector - Dallas, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing Construction Services team located in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of construction inspection experience on the construction of complex bridges and structures over water, TxDOT documentation and record keeping, proficiency in Site Manager and experience in Federal documentation requirements.

This position will support construction services activities by monitoring and overseeing inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. It will also provide training for other construction inspection personnel, maintain working relationships with internal and external customers as well as contractor staff, assist with the development of policies and procedures for the construction services team, and provide highly advanced problem resolution on complex projects.

This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

• Lead, oversee, observe, and participate in inspecting construction work quality and materials on a variety of projects.
• Verify the work of contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Complete daily work reports: sketches, measurements, photographs and calculations for each pay item.
• Coordinate materials testing personnel to ensure proper and prompt material testing.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) inspection and compliance.
• Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans and ensure compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, and regulations, and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Review construction records, inspection reports and audit records to ensure contract compliance.
• Make recommendations to management regarding staffing and scheduling, and prepare staffing plans based on project work activities.
• Train and mentor less experienced inspectors.
• Conduct field testing of materials such as fresh concrete tests.

• 10 or more years of inspection experience on the construction of complex bridges and structures over water.
• Must have TxDOT documentation and record keeping experience.
• Must be proficient in Site Manager.
• Must have experience in Federal documentation requirements.
• Possess excellent understanding of construction standards and practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours.
• Will be a self-directed yet a team player, with a focus on quality, integrity, and success.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Understand Construction Engineering policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction inspection and evaluation methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures.
• Read and interpret applicable plans, schematics, specifications, and permits.
• Perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
• Know and understand applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specifications.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures, traffic management, and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Public relations skills for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups.
• Lead, assign, review, and monitor the work of others.
• Must hold TxDOT required certifications: ACI, TxDOT EMS, SB102, Level 1B. Certifications can be obtained after beginning with Halff.

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