Project Inspector

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

The Project Inspector will be responsible for conducting inspections, verifying compliance with project specifications and industry standards, and collaborating with project teams to ensure the successful completion of the rail project under HART. They will also perform construction observation and testing of various construction activities. This position deals with monitoring projects and developments to make sure they are following construction plans, schedules, bid items, permits and documents. It may require extensive experience with technical training or an equivalent certification. Certification (i.e. ICC, ACI, etc) is preferred and required for special inspection.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years of inspection and/or construction experience preferred.
• Possess ICC, MTRB and ACI certifications desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe).
• Knowledgeable and skilled in how to use standard mechanical and electrical instruments, gauges, and test rigs.
• Understand building/project site systems, familiarity with relevant building codes, and construction activities methods.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Exceptional customer service skills in serving clients.
• Proficient in communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Knowledgeable in use of computers, Microsoft Suites, iPads, and digital cameras.
• Certifications and Special Inspection helpful.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Good problem solving/analysis skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and written.
• Self-starter with initiative, responsiveness, strong follow-through.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift, reach, finger, or grasp, feel, talk, hear, and do repetitive motion.
• Ability to work outside occasionally in environmental, atmospheric, and sometimes hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work outside with increased noise levels.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and conditions that are associated with construction and development projects.
• Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect projects during various stages of construction to make sure they are following applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, manage quality of materials used, and labor staff personnel.
• Reports; observing and recording on-site construction activities.
• Look over and interpret maps, specifications, plans, diagrams, and contract specifications.
• Input inspection details and other related information onto the computer system, update and retrieve information, if necessary, prepare daily reports, photo reports, monthly reports, and logs.
• Coordinate projects and provide information to contractors, consultants, developers, and staff.
• Respond to the public by providing them with information and resolving any complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform and/or record material testing on-site as required for compliance and acceptance.
• Use standard mechanical and electrical instruments, gauges, and test rigs.
• Depending on project - Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections with contractor and ensure contractor maintains BMP reports, training log, NPDES permits and updates to the BMPs.
• Read current schedule and understand what work is on-going, recognize and question a delay/discrepancy.
• Special projects as requested.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules such as days or nights.

LOCATION: Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $83,200 - $124,800 per year depending on experience

Please apply directly online at: www.bowersandkubota.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

100% Employee Owned