Construction Inspection Specialist (Flex Staff)

Construction Inspection Specialist (Flex Staff)

CDM Smith is looking for Inspectors to provide independent, professional construction inspection and oversight of federal construction projects. This role requires applying broad professional knowledge of construction practices to meet client needs, clearly communicating project progress and issues to diverse functional teams and project leadership, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully, safely, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Job Duties :

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects to verify compliance with approved design specifications, industry standards, safety codes, and applicable federal regulations.
• Documents inspection results inclusive of deficiencies, deterioration, structural condition, deviations between design and execution of construction, required corrective actions and any needed sampling.
• Reviews contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material certifications in coordination with engineers and project management teams.
• Monitors construction progress, prepares and maintains detailed daily reports, deficiency notices, project status reports, and technical recommendations.
• Inspects and verifies construction materials and testing processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Oversees and coordinates field construction related services on projects, enforcing adherence to safety, environmental, quality control, and permitting requirements.
• Conducts site investigations, reviews relevant data including maps, reports, test results, drawings and others as required.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings, design reviews, technical assessments, safety meetings, and project closeout / punch list activities.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and delivers technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Develops, trains, and mentors junior construction professionals, provides technical direction, and serves as a liaison between contractors, engineering staff, and client.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

EEO Statement :

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Background Check and Drug Testing Information :

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history.

Pay Range Minimum : $27.30

Pay Range Maximum : $54.60

Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options : Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

Driver's License Requirements : An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! : We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Massachusetts Applicants : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.