Construction inspector Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Company Overview

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

Summary

The Construction Inspector serves as a key member of the Trophy Point team and provides project supervision for construction projects. This individual is the Construction Manager's representative at the site, will act as directed by and under the supervision of the Construction Manager and will confer with the Construction Manager regarding the Construction Inspector's actions. This individual must be able to fully express thoughts in writing and compile summary reports. This individual must have the ability to perform with the highest degree of independence, and effectiveness, in the field or in the office, within parameters established through the project plans and specifications.

Role & Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Construction Manager to understand day-to-day tasks
• Reads and understands plans and specifications to determine information for inspection work items during and after construction
• Monitors and inspects construction projects
• Tracks all pay items
• Calc sheets and red-line drawing development
• Ensures contractors follow the project plans and specifications in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, and codes
• Collects and records measurements as needed
• Reviews equipment, materials, and workmanship for compliance to contract documents
• Documents any differences between contract documents and actual work in place
• Tracks daily progress of construction work completed and documents in reports
• Reviews testing reports (soils, steel, concrete, masonry, etc.)
• Creates daily reports of site activities and events
• Documents the construction progress with site reports, photos, etc.
• Monitors construction schedule (Critical Path Method) to ensure project is on schedule
• Facilitates communications between owner, contractors, and designers on project
• Maintains appropriate project records using applicable forms provided by the Owner, electronic tools, and standard procedures.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines / offices

Qualifications

While the following is a list of qualifications for this position, they should not prohibit someone interested in the role from applying. These are intended to provide a better understanding of the role.

Applicants with Military backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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