Special Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) provides essential engineering services, including geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing/inspection, building code compliance, environmental, and building envelope.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Special Inspector to join its construction team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of Construction Materials Testing or other construction-related experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in Special Inspections
• Must be certified in, minimum, one ICC Certification (ICC Masonry, ICC Reinforced Concrete) and willing to obtain other certifications as soon as possible
• Must possess ICC certification in either Structural Masonry or Reinforced Concrete (the reinforced concrete certification would also require a current ACI Field Grade I certification); additional certifications (ICC, AWS, Post Tension I, or EIFS), a plus

Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate field observations and test results; promptly notify supervisor, project manager(s), and dispatcher of problems or changes that arise on the project; prioritize calls from supervisor, project manager(s), or dispatch
• Communicate with managers, show commitment as a team player, organize work, manage time effectively, and adhere to established safety procedures
• Completes tasks and submits completed paperwork within an appropriate time frame
• Drives to project locations; Consistently shows up for work as scheduled
• Inspection assignments involve primarily non-residential buildings and focus on structural masonry, reinforced concrete, pre/post-tension concrete, structural steel and welding, fireproofing; testing, quality control, administration, and technical review
• Monitors construction work in progress to determine whether work is being performed to specification and is in compliance with approved plans, codes, and related requirements
• Perform structural observations and write detailed reports summarizing observations
• Works in a field setting close to construction activity and heavy construction equipment

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Basic math skills (simple algebra)
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, clients, contractors, and agencies
• Must be fluent in English
• Valid driver’s license
• Verbal – Must be able to receive and follow through on instructions; maintains lines of communication, and communicates effectively, with supervisor, co-workers, clients, and contractors
• Written – Handwriting must be legible; must be able to compose correspondence and prepare required reports, completely and accurately

Personal Skills-

• Attitude – Presents a professional demeanor to management, co-workers, clients, and contractors; demonstrates a predisposition for working as part of a team; displays an interest in the work.
• Efficiency/Accuracy – Work is typically performed correctly the first time; demonstrates the ability to prioritize, re-prioritize, coordinate, and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness – Completes assigned tasks with diligence and without complaint; does what is necessary to get the job done on time; follows through on commitments.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k
• dental and vision plans
• Health Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Paid Holidays

Employer’s Statement

Universal Engineering Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.