Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Were looking for can-do people who dont stand on ceremony, who arent thrown off by hard work, and who believe engineering is a team sport. If thats you, apply now for our Lead Inspector opportunity in either our Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.
Job Summary :
The Lead Inspector will spend part or all of most days in the field on a construction project. They act under the direction of the Engineer as the Engineers representative at the project construction site, observing and documenting construction activities to verify the work is progressing in conformance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Responsibilities include :
- Inspect, observe, and document the work in progress by the contractor.
- Act as a liaison between the Engineer, Owner, and the Contractor to facilitate communication
- Prepare daily reports to document work progress, site conditions, and decisions made
- Participate in and prepare notes for project meetings
- Maintain records for use in preparing project documentation
- Review applications for payment with the Contractor and forward with recommendations to the Engineer
- Participate in Engineers visits to the site to assess work progress
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills / Abilities :
IQP certifications requiredAbility to read and understand construction drawings and specificationsAbility to read and understand standard agency speciation's including the Idaho Transportation Departments standard specifications, the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) and the Ada County Highway District Supplement to the ISPWC.Experience with accurate record-keepingFamiliarity with public works construction processes and documentationCapable of working outdoors in adverse weather conditions over rough terrainGood written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with AASHTOWare and ProjectWise a plusEducation and Experience :
Hold Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Constructioncertifications, or ability to obtain them as soon as the role begins. This qualification is waived if applicant holds a degree in civil engineering or construction management.Hold active Idaho Qualified Personnel testing qualifications for the Idaho Transportation Department, or ability to obtain as soon as role begins.High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of construction and field experience.Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.Proficient with Microsoft Office and BluebeamProficient with photographic and written documentationBenefits :
Paid employee health, dental, and vision insurancePartially paid health, dental, and vision insurance for dependentsRemote-friendly optionsShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife insuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP)Flexible spending account (FSA)Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)401k match program and access to asset management servicesYear-end bonusCostco membershipPaid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back programParental leaveTuition ReimbursementPaid day of community serviceWe are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do from work to play our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.
Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form found hereto answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.
Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.