Chief Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Kleinfelder is a group of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve the clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Chief Inspector who will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the owner/supervisor.

Education Level

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a 2-year College or Technical School required with course work in Building Inspection, Home Inspection, Construction Technology, Drafting, and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred BUT experience will be reviewed and accepted for this position.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of proven managerial experience with a focus on construction policies and practices.
• Preferred certifications: ACI concrete certified, NETTCP paving certified, PCI certified, and NACE level certification
• Experience with daily reporting to include electronic software such as Appia or Field Manager software; must be able to submit in PDF format via e-mail, Excel version of Daily Report with daily photos contained in the report by completion of workday.
• Prior experience dealing with diverse groups such as gas or electric customers, government officials, etc. in a tactful and diplomatic manner is vital.
• Experience with MaineDOT, NHDOT, Local Project Administration (LPA), and Municipal Projects is preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Field Meetings necessary to progress the projects, including pre-construction meetings, safety meetings, notifications, and all daily tailgate/daily safety brief meetings.
• Coordinate welding operations between CWI and the Radiography contractor.
• Coordination of work packages to the team and ensuring representation on all projects before starting.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work including SOPs, work order historicals, daily completion reporting, sketches, Operator Qualification, etc.
• Ensure that all work is performed under Company standards and procedures Federal, DOT, and OSHA; State and Local: codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Facilitate and support the construction process.
• Manage the utilization of resources to ensure safety, compliance, and productivity. Monitor workload and re-balance as needed to maximize efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor safety, compliance, productivity, and workload as needed to maximize efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Sound implementation of construction policies and procedures. Direct all aspects of the construction process to meet Company goals.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to move work location as needed.
• Ability to work extended workdays and prolonged work weeks as needed.
• Ability to workdays or nights.
• Candidate must be fluent with Microsoft Office programs. In particular, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have a portable computer for field use any device capable of taking pictures (smartphone or digital camera)
• Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Employer’s Statement

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.