Construction Inspector

IE Corp

  • Ohio
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Job Description:Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector at our South Point, Ohio facility. IE is a leading provider of custom engineered and manufactured process and electrical systems to the data center, renewable energy sector, oil & gas, mining and power/utility industries in North America. IE's turnkey products are generally mobile - mounted on skids or in portable e-houses. Our products include portable power/generators, substations, electrical control rooms (MCCs/VFDs/switchgear), water-flood/disposal buildings, compressor skids, metering equipment, mining power skids, battery storage skids and other products used in multiple energy sectors. You are encouraged to take a look at the state-of-the-art equipment that we manufacture on our website. .Position Summary: The Construction Inspector scrutinizes plans, examines site work, building structures, inspects electrical & plumbing systems, and equipment installation throughout the construction process to ensure compliance with local and national safety codes/standards and project specifications. The Construction inspector verifies plans meet zoning regulations and contract specifications. Throughout the review and construction process, this role may create change orders, correction notices, and building code reports to outline what improvements contractors need to make.Essential Functions:Project Documentation and Compliance
  • Review and interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for commercial buildings to ensure adherence to International Building Code (IBC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and other relevant regulations.
  • Attend pre-construction meetings to represent IE's interest and share project goals, while ensuring the project meets all code specific commercial building requirements (fire systems, life safety measures, accessibility features), as well as IE building requirements for form and function.
Professional Communication, Project Tracking and Reporting
  • Provides information to management to assist in the approval process including drawings, change orders, and other cost or schedule impacts encountered during the project; communicates any project schedule impacts, how timeline will be impacted and potential options to mitigate slip to management and ownership.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of inspections for commercial construction projects, including extensive field notes, photographs, and test results for critical building systems.
  • Prepare daily and periodic reports summarizing progress updates specific to construction milestones (foundation, framing, erection, finishing), and recommendations for corrective actions where appropriate.
  • Communicate effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners regarding inspection results for commercial building systems, potential code violations, and necessary steps towards achieving project completion.
  • Ensure all documentation - commercial, technical, quality, logistics/shipping of IE supplied materials or equipment - is appropriately provided and on track.
  • Engage with stakeholders to develop solutions on all technical questions. Relays information in an understandable and respectful manner to team members.
  • Facilitate project meetings and proactively tracks all project-related action items.
  • Able to facilitate collaboration, problem-solving, and win/win resolutions.
Site Inspection and Quality Control
  • Has expertise in understanding and managing standard commercial construction practices, methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Recognizes variations or departures from original design and project specifications during all phases of construction and tracks these variations to communicate to management or resolve with subcontractors as necessary.
  • Able to independently recommend design and specification changes or corrections which are project appropriate and efficient.
  • Able to perform materials tests or use outsourcing methods to verify and ensure the quality of materials being used for the project meet specifications.
  • Proven ability to achieve high-quality results through continual attention to detail and anticipation of potential problems during the early planning and design review stage
Budget, Schedule, and Risk Management
  • Maintains awareness of quoted budget at all times, actively seeks cost savings where appropriate.
  • Manages and communicates changes in project scope, cost, and change orders. Able to independently suggest alternative components, solutions, or options to keep the project on track.
  • Confirms, updates, and regularly reports on project schedule while flagging and addressing any potential schedule issues.
  • Identifies potential risks to schedule, quality, and cost. Actively mitigates risks through clear communication and identifying alternate solutions to recover cost or time.
  • Proactively manages change order process, documentation, and communication.
  • Consults with leadership and ownership in regard to disagreements/change orders. Jointly negotiates proposals for handling issues in IE's best interest.
Other Essential Duties * Maintains regular and consistent job attendance.
  • Follows and complies with IE Core Values
  • Promotes and complies with IE safety program
Experience and Skills:Requirements:
  • A degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience working on large commercial and residential construction projects preferred.
  • At least seven years of experience in project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience needed.
  • Detail oriented, with effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a customer service mindset.
  • Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
  • Must be able to work in a typical commercial construction site which may include weather extremes and various noise levels.
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time and possess a valid driver's license.
  • See Job Description for complete details.
Job Benefits:This role may be filled on a short-term, project-driven basis. Qualified Candidates that excel in the administration of this role may be considered for long-term full-time positions.For full time positions, IE offers:
  • Competitive salary
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid Holidays (10)
  • Medical and Dental Plans
  • Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.S. Board Certified doctors
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
  • 401K- Company match up to 6% of base salary
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size
An offer of employment with Intermountain Electronics is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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