Construction Manager/Inspector

Insight Consulting Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with offices in Wilmington & Goldsboro, NC. The staff of Insight have been providing high-quality services in disaster recovery, resiliency & mitigation, community development, and planning & zoning for over 25 years.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Manager/Inspector to support our recovery related construction projects in Avery County, North Carolina. This role is ideal for an individual with construction management, inspection, scheduling, and cost-estimating experience who enjoys working in the field and helping communities recover and rebuild following disasters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary field representative for assigned disaster recovery construction projects.
• Conduct construction inspections to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, budgets, and construction progress.
• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules and coordinate schedule updates with contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform quantity verification, unit-price calculations for construction activities.
• Document site conditions, project milestones, deficiencies, and corrective actions through field reports and photographs.
• Coordinate with local governments, contractors, engineers, utility providers, FEMA representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project documentation, compliance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA requirements, state and federal regulations, environmental requirements, and applicable funding requirements.
• Attend project meetings, site visits, and stakeholder coordination meetings as required.
• Identify potential project risks and recommend solutions to maintain project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in construction management, construction inspection, public infrastructure projects, or disaster recovery construction projects.
• Experience with unit pricing, quantity verification, construction cost estimating, and change-order review.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, and engineering documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accurate project records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and construction documentation software.

Education & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant construction experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three to five years of applicable construction management, inspection, or project oversight experience preferred.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and active construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, embankments, and navigate outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record.
• Frequent field work and travel throughout Avery County and surrounding areas.
• Candidates not residing within reasonable commuting distance of Avery County must be willing to stay locally during the work week as required.

Benefits & Salary:

• Employee health, life, and disability insurance; company-matched retirement plan; paid holidays; PTO, professional dues, and continuing education.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Equal opportunity employer.