Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector (CI / Civil Construction Inspector)

Location:

New Mexico / Federal Project Sites Company:
Colorado Network Staffing (CNS)
Position Summary Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector (CI / Civil Construction Inspector) to support federal construction projects involving civil infrastructure, water systems, pipelines, power generation facilities, mechanical systems, coatings, roofing, concrete, and related construction activities.

The Construction Inspector will serve as the on-site representative responsible for observing and inspecting construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, contract documents, approved submittals, applicable standards, and safety requirements. This position will monitor contractor progress and safety compliance, document construction activities through detailed reports and photographs, review installed quantities, and communicate project developments and non-compliance issues to project management and government representatives.

Experience supporting federal construction projects, civil infrastructure, water conveyance systems, mechanical systems, power generation facilities, coatings, concrete construction, or similar industrial projects is strongly preferred.

Essential Functions Construction Inspection & Quality Assurance Be present on-site during construction activities to observe and inspect contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, approved submittals, and applicable construction standards.

Become thoroughly familiar with project drawings, specifications, referenced standards, contract requirements, and approved submittals.

Serve as the client's on-site observer while recognizing that the Construction Inspector does not have contractual authority to direct the construction contractor's performance of the work.

Inspect materials, equipment, installation methods, workmanship, and completed construction activities.

Review contractor daily reports, submittals, test results, and other construction documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Participate in preparatory, initial, and follow-up quality control meetings for definable features of work when required.

Monitor installed construction quantities and document quantities for progress payment purposes.

Identify unacceptable materials, workmanship, testing results, or other construction deficiencies and promptly communicate findings to appropriate project representatives.

Civil, Mechanical & Infrastructure Inspection Inspect civil construction activities including excavation, grading, concrete placement, reinforcement, forming, backfill, structural work, and related site improvements.

Inspect pipeline construction and installation involving steel, HDPE, PVC, ductile iron, and related piping systems.

Monitor pipeline excavation, embedment, backfill, pressure testing, valves, appurtenances, cathodic protection, coatings, linings, and welding activities.

Inspect mechanical work including valves, hydraulic tubing and piping, pumps, equipment, gate systems, and associated components.

Support inspection of power generation and industrial facility construction, rehabilitation, and equipment replacement activities when required.

Monitor metal fabrication, welding, structural modifications, guardrails, platforms, ladders, piping supports, and related construction activities.

Inspect coating surface preparation, coating removal, application, repairs, and associated quality requirements.

Support inspection of roofing systems, including PVC adhered roof membrane installations, when applicable to assigned projects.

Monitor concrete materials, testing, reinforcement details, placement, and curing activities.

Construction Documentation & Reporting Prepare detailed daily construction inspection reports documenting contractor activities, personnel, equipment, installed quantities, progress, discussions, deficiencies, and safety concerns.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required by the project.

Maintain accurate photographic documentation of construction activities.

Capture, organize, rename, caption, and incorporate construction photographs into project reports.

Document significant discussions with construction contractor personnel and project representatives.

Maintain records of construction progress, testing, inspections, deficiencies, corrective actions, and resolution of issues.

Immediately communicate significant safety or construction non-compliance issues and prepare written documentation within required project time frames.

Maintain weekly journal and timesheet documentation describing hours worked, activities performed, project interactions, and travel when required.

Safety & Compliance Monitor contractor work practices for compliance with the construction contract, contractor Health and Safety Plan, applicable federal safety standards, and OSHA requirements.

Attend and document contractor safety meetings.

Review contractor-prepared…