Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector for a project in the Phoenix, AZ area. The ideal Civil/Mechanical Construction Inspector will have an outstanding work ethic and high integrity to provide construction inspection on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect construction work to ensure conformance with contract documents and all applicable codes and standards.
- Prepare daily written reports and contractor time and material records.
- Review contractor’s request for additional compensation and prepare descriptions/reasons/estimates for change orders.
- Verify work in place quantities for contractor payment applications.
- Coordinate construction work with facility operations and other stakeholders, ensuring safety and quality.
- Prepare written communication between owner and contractor.
- Coordinate meetings with contractors, clients, and staff.
- Provide quality assurance of contractor work.
- Track contractor schedule and documentation compliance.
- Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses.
- Perform field materials sampling and testing including tests for concrete slump, air content, compaction, moisture, and aggregate gradation.
- Perform measurements and calculations necessary to determine quantity of work performed and materials required.
- Check layout and dimensions of work using basic tape measures, rules, and other instruments.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
- Compose reports with a daily log of construction activities, personnel assigned, equipment used, weather conditions, and other pertinent information.
- Write reports to document field inspections and tests performed.
- Collaborate with other field representatives or project managers.
Qualifications:
- Technical school and/or associate's degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
- 5 or more years of experience with all facets of construction including civil and mechanical installations.
- Certifications for specialty inspections of steel, concrete, welding, coatings, and other aspects of infrastructure projects are a plus.
- Experience with sewer rehabilitation, municipal projects, water and wastewater pipelines, agriculture pump stations, and/or water or wastewater treatment plants, for both new construction and rehabilitation, is strongly preferred.
- Ability to exercise deductive reasoning and independently resolve problems.
- Experience using survey equipment to check and confirm construction.
- Ability to interpret construction schedules.
- OSHA 10 Hr. Certification is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with ability to travel as needed.