Construction Inspection Coordinator

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Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Construction Inspection Coordinator to join our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in our Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Position

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing professional services for construction materials testing projects
• Performing accurate computations and reviewing laboratory test reports
• Reviewing daily observation reports and materials testing data sheets
• Collaborating with staff, and actively working with clients to deliver complex programs/projects
• Assisting with preparation of proposals and fee estimates
• Planning and execution of technical work
• Assisting with monitoring and controlling project budgets
• Performing additional various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor
• Ensuring project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of available resources
• Establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and having a client service focus

Consideration for this position requires the following minimum competencies or experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in materials testing and/or inspection of highway construction.
• Shall meet all the requirements of the TS II-C / Construction Inspector
  
  B.
• Shall posses comprehensive knowledge of:
  • Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
  • VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
  • State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
• Shall be proficient with the following skills:
  • Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors.
  • Preparing for and conducting project related meetings.
  • Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine major field adjustments.
  • Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Shall be required to have and maintain the same certifications as the Construction Inspector
  
  B.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity
• Authorization to work in the United States

In addition to the above required competencies or experience, hiring preference will be given to those with the following certifications or experience:

• Soil and Aggregate Compaction - (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II*)
• Asphalt Field Level I & II
• VDOT Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
• VDOT or ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II*
• Pavement Marking
• VDOT Slurry Surfacing
• VDOT Surface Treatment
• VDOT Flagger Certification
• VDOT Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• Virginia DEQ Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission Recognized Provided Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification (Obtained prior to installation of stormwater items)
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• VDOT Approved Provider 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training
• OSHA GRIT (Guardrail Certification) - VDOT
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer License

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