What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Construction Inspector position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Construction Engineering Inspector to assist Engineers with the completion of construction projects in our Phoenix, AZ office.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction phase services including contract administration and construction monitoring from pre-construction through project closeout consisting of municipal/private utility type projects.
- Construction administration responsibilities include client coordination, response to RFI’s, processing of change orders, shop drawing review, construction schedule and approval of contractor pay applications
- Monitor single or multiple site construction activities for conformance with project plans and specifications
- Prepare field reports and photos of construction activities and site investigations
- Troubleshoot construction issues providing alternative solutions and value engineering in collaboration with engineering staff
- Review bid documents and technical specifications
- Perform Constructability Reviews
- Review or help put together Engineer Estimates for design projects going out for bid
- Review bids on projects
- Help evaluate and review bids and contractors
- May provide construction observation training and mentoring of junior engineering staff
- May conduct meetings with clients and contractors
- Assist engineers with project permitting including permit applications and certifications
Qualifications
- High school degree/equivalent or better
- Construction Superintendent / Foreman experience orengineering inspection experience
- Strong understanding of municipal specifications, governmental agencies specifications, details, and practices
- Must be able to read plans and specificaitons
- Strong understanding of construction site safety practices
- Must communicate well
- Must have a working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Willing to travel within the state of AZ
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!