Construction Inspector

 

Summary

AR Engineering, Kalamazoo, MI has an immediate full-time opening for a Construction Inspector (Field Service Technician).  Construction Inspectors oversee building of highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure for municipal, commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects

Essential Functions

  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using a calculator or computer

  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications

  • Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings

  • Read and review project plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements

  • Prepare reports and document project activities and data

  • Confer with project supervisor(s) to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions

  • Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes

  • Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites

  • Conduct materials testing and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge

  • Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar and other items that may be heavy (between 5 and up to 50 lbs.) daily

Required Skills & Behaviors

  • Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Broad computer knowledge in particular Microsoft Office products

  • Customer service oriented

Education/Experience

  • 5 years of experience

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent

Preferred Education

  • Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred

  • Certifications: MCA Level 1 & 2, MDOT Density Tech, MDOT HMA Lab Tech Level 1, MI Aggregate Sampling, MI Aggregate Level 1, MDOT Paving Operations, SESC, CSWO, MDOT Bridge Construction, MI Bit QA/QC

Travel

  • Daily local (+/- 50 miles) travel to job sites, occasional regional (>75 miles) travel

AR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical insurance, paid vacations, 401K with match, and more.  Tired of being just a number?  This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual to gain versatile experience and be a part of a growing business in a leadership role.