Construction Observation Inspector

Ardurra is seeking a Construction Observation Inspector to join our staff in Arizona! 



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*Ability/willingness to travel to various projects in Arizona

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This position is open to both part-time and full-time opportunities.

Primary Function

In this role, the Construction Inspector will observe and inspect various construction sites. 

Primary Duties

Construction observation and inspection duties include, but are not limited to:


* Visit construction sites to monitor activities


* Observing compliance to all safety protocols


* Arranging and reviewing material testing results


* Determining and documenting quantity of work completed and materials used


* Assist in preparing pay estimates and change orders for construction contracts


* Track project budgets and contract amendments


* Participate in project meetings to plan and review project progress


* Investigating complaints


* Confer with contractors and the general public to resolve problems with inspections


* Interpret surveying documents; reading plans, maps or graphic instructions


* Communicate projects status and issues to management in a timely manner


* Ensures compliance with jurisdiction specifications and details


* Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction


* Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) standard specifications and details for public works construction, including, but not limited to: earthwork; sanitary sewers and water lines; irrigation pipes; storm drains; streetlights; electric, telephone, and dry utility trenches; paving and concrete flatwork; and bridges and structures, etc


* May coordinate-survey requests and staking


* Monitor trenching for alignment and grade, shoring, and manhole locations and compactionCheck pipes, valves, and fire hydrants for proper location, type, and operations


* Monitor conflicts with other utilities


* Required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow approved safety procedures in performing work assignments.

Essential Functions:


* Inspect the full range of public works construction projects, which includes streets, alleys, water and sewer lines, irrigation facilities, storm drains, and permit construction in the public right-of-way, for compliance with standard details, specifications, and approved plans


* Inspects materials, grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices


* Complete daily and monthly progress reports and assists in preparing monthly and final pay estimates


* Compute monthly estimates of work completed and recommends payment for contractors


* Monitor the Quality Assurance Plan and calls for testing as required


* Review progress of projects being inspected for the city by others and assists them in coordinating work


* Train other construction inspectors a...