Senior Construction Representative 4 (Building Construction Inspector)

Job Description

Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering planning and construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges.

CDM Smith's Miami team is seeking a Building Construction Inspector to work at field site location in the Homestead area of Miami-Dade County on a Florida Department of Transportation Electrification Project. As member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

Responsibilities:

Overseeing construction personnel working on a large-scale construction site.

Ensuring construction work put in place matches construction plans and is completed in accordance with contract documents and CDM Smith quality standards.

Identifying deficiencies in construction and resolving issues with internal and external team members and authorities involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction activities.

Documenting deficiencies, expected cost overruns, materials issues, and any other related construction issue or risk related to area of oversight.

Preparing related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.). Maintaining daily report of construction activities.

Providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Reviewing the work of more junior staff.

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or Vocational Technical degree or equivalent. 18 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

OSHA 30 certification.

Understanding of survey verification deliverables

Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Bluebeam, & Adobe, mobile devices such as tablet computers, and CM software programs.

Familiarity with engineering, architectural, building and construction documents.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to maintain good working relationships with project team, clients, and contractors.

Ability to anticipate problems, proactively develop solutions to overcome those problems, and discern when escalation is necessary.

Some flexibility to work hours dictated by the Contractor's schedule

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and available to work Onsight when the contractor is working.