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Alpha Corporation
Sr. Airport 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.
$66,295 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships. Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm's inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm. As a Senior Airport Construction Inspector , you will be responsible for performing all aspects of construction inspection on behalf of the project owner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform construction inspection to observe construction on various projects, which may involve runway construction, facility construction, and other airport elements.
- Monitor contractor's activities and apply field testing and inspection procedures and equipment to perform required field testing to determine compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
- Prepare daily field reports, noting observed compliance or deficiencies.
- Communicate findings with project managers, contractors, and/or client representatives.
- Follow airport and additional contract safety protocols.
Abilities:
- Must be able to safely navigate a construction site.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to utilize laptops, mobile phones, and other devices effectively.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Inspection of runway construction relating to asphalt paving, striping, and lighting systems is desired.
- Inspection of air traffic control towers, terminals, and associated airport elements is desired.
- Knowledge of MWAA construction standards and specifications is desired.
- Materials testing certifications relating to the inspection and testing of asphalt, concrete, soils, metals, striping, and other materials from governing bodies such as ACI, VDOT, AWS, NICET, or other governing bodies is highly desired.
Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED, bachelor's preferred.
- Must demonstrate experience and ability to perform construction inspection.
- Must have some experience in the inspection of the installation of electrical components for lighting, communication, or other project elements.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Materials testing certifications relating to the inspection and testing of asphalt, concrete, soils, metals, striping, and other materials from governing bodies such as ACI, VDOT, AWS, NICET, or other governing bodies is highly desired.