Certified Construction Inspector

Job Details

Job Location:

Lafayette, LA 70508

ECM Consultants, an Aventia Company, is a full-service engineering, architecture, inspection, and construction management firm that has been helping clients solve complex infrastructure challenges across the Gulf South since 1995.

Headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana, ECM has successfully delivered more than 1,700 infrastructure and public works projects for federal, state, and local government agencies. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, responsive service, and a commitment to successful project execution.

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, construction managers, and inspectors collaborates on projects involving transportation systems, water resources, coastal restoration, flood protection, architectural design, and construction management. As part of Aventia, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a rewarding career within an organization that values quality, safety, innovation, and client success.

ECM Consultants is seeking a full-time Certified Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections for compliance with plans and specifications and document all observations. The purpose of this work is to support the continued health, safety, and welfare of the public while serving as the first line of quality assurance.

Inspection & Compliance

• Ensure that work being performed and inspected meets theminimumrequirements of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Perform daily monitoring and documentation of the contractor's activities, use of equipment, quality assurance of installed materials and equipment, weather, and contractor personnel on site.
• Observe traffic-control requirements and remain current on applicable codes, trends, and developments through independent research and training.
• Adhere to allsafety-plan procedures, including wearing safety glasses, a safety vest, hard hat, safety shoes, anda safety harness as required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Collect, organize, andmaintaindocumentation associated with assigned inspection activities, including adverse-weather reports, photo records, and time-and-material reports.
• Submit required daily reports and other written ororal presentations to the supervisor.
• Maintain as-built records, punch-list items, and current approved shop drawings.

Field Operations & Communication

• Organize and plan the daily route to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintain effective and courteous communication with the publicregardinginspection activities.
• Provide routine cleaning and schedule maintenance for assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Reportto work at the appointed hour,workthe entire assigned schedule, and be available for expected work hours of 8 to 10 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.

• Ability towritereports and business correspondence, including accident and incident reports and notices of unsafe conditions.
• Abilityto effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, contractors, and thegeneralpublic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office  applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as digital-camera downloading software.
• Ability to read andcomprehendcivil engineering drawings and specifications and use this knowledge to verify compliance.
• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems where limited standardization exists and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, schedule, and technical-data formats.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and…