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Construction Inspector
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$61,157 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth
Job Description
GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO ! At GFT , we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Inspector who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This individual inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This individual will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts. Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations. Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications. Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing. Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation. Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction. Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders. Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports. Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously. Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport What you will bring to our firm: High school diploma. 0-4 year of construction inspection experience. Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway projects structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or municipal projects. A safety-first mindset. Strong writing, listening and communication skills.