Construction Project Inspector

Unit: FM Construction MBU

Department: Construction and Inspection

The Construction Project Inspector works in tandem with the Capital Outlay Project Manager and serves as the Owner's on-site inspector for the construction phase of assigned projects, making recommendations to the Owner to assure quality workmanship, and promote expeditious and cost-effective completion of the project.

The Construction Project Inspector ensures work performed by others is in compliance with approved drawings and specifications, local/state codes, and in accordance with approved schedules of completion; assists the Capital Outlay Project Manager in the monitoring of contractors of all trades; performs constructability reviews; participates in value engineering during planning and estimating; attends progress meetings; reviews contractor daily reports; investigates existing conditions;

coordinates with VCU facilities as needed; meets and coordinates with clients as needed; and reviews invoices and change orders; and reviews as-built documents.

Monitor on-site construction progress via daily site visits and report findings to supervisor and/or Project manager addressing:

• Contractor compliance with approved construction documents and applicable codes.
• Quality of materials and workmanship.
• Adherence to established project schedule.
• Safety of site, contractor and general public reviewed daily and expectations communicated to ensure a safe workplace.
• Monitor site environmental conditions.
• Clear, well-communicated direction of contractor expectations.
• Timely addressing and documenting of contractor performance issues.
• Monitoring of multiple projects at one time located on both campuses.
• Ability to multi-task, work non-routine hours including nights, holidays and weekends as workload dictates. Scheduling and coordinating of utility shut-downs with building managers, fire safety and other affected departments.

• Daily Report format as a source of Owner reference to include problems, agreed-upon methods of resolution and results.
• Collect, review and approve contractor daily work logs for accuracy.
• Create a well-written deficiencies log and punch-list for contractor and ensure that everything is signed-off prior to approval of final payment.
• Review pay applications and approve only if billing is accurate.
• Collect as-built documents and review for accuracy with project manager.
• Upon completion of projects, ensure that all project documentation is provided to the project manager for inclusion in the project file.
• Coordinate hot work permits with fire safety.
• Provide additional related reporting as required.

• Participate and serve as Owner's representative at all meetings among Owner, Architect and Contractor/Consultant.
• Update project manager on status of work or problems with project on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the particular project.
• Communicate with project manager or Senior Project Manager any problems or issues that may require upper management involvement to reach resolution.
• Communicate with building managers, zone leaders, campus coordinators, clients, fire safety engineers and state fire marshal as needed to ensure understanding of projects occurring in particular buildings.
• Solve as many field problems and issues as possible, understanding the limitations of this position and the requirement to include the project manager when required.
• Provide constant feedback to the project manager or Senior Project Manager on contractor performance so that the contractor can be provided with appropriate feedback.

• Coordinate phased occupancy of the completed facility, including moving logistics for operational units based on intimate knowledge of the completed facility.
• Work with other departments including signage, VCU Net, telecommunications, movers, and support shops to ensure a complete project is ready for turn-over.
• Appraise various Owner disciplines, i.e., interiors, movers, utilities, etc., of critical time schedules, coordinate their access to the site and provide informational assistance to avoid conflicts with…