Construction Inspector

About the Role:
This role places you at the heart of active construction projects, serving as the on?site expert who ensures work is completed safely, accurately, and in full alignment with project plans and standards. You’ll lead field inspections, document progress, identify issues, and guide contractors toward timely, high?quality solutions. Acting as a key communicator among owners, designers, and builders, you’ll help keep complex projects on track while shaping outcomes that directly impact the surrounding community. If you thrive in dynamic field environments and enjoy solving problems in real time, this position puts you in a pivotal role where your expertise truly drives project success.

About TAI:
TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Performing inspections to verify construction is completed in accordance with contract plans and specifications, approved material submittals and shop drawings, and codes.
• Preparing daily reports.
• Identifying, reporting, and tracking deficient work until resolved.
• Communicating effectively with clients, designers, contractors, and MBP personnel.
• Performing field checks of all “red-line” as-built documents to verify completeness.
• Participating in and assisting in documenting project meetings.
• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for ongoing project progress.
• Inspecting all phases of work on a project and advising the contractor superintendent, or other representatives, of necessary action to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and the contract.
• Rejecting non-compliant work as delegated by the Project Owner.
• Assisting in the review of contractor submittals (to include CPM schedules, materials, and methods) for conformance, preparing reports and recommending whether to reject or accept submittals.
• Participating in final inspections, preparing punch lists, and verifying items on the punch list are completed or corrected by the contractor.
• Providing customer service and good etiquette to the public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Independently adapting and implementing changes to standard construction practices and procedures to meet field conditions.
• Supporting analytical assignments which may include: constructability review, cost estimating, change order review, and schedule review.
• Obtaining and maintaining training and certifications as necessary for the performance of duties.
• Actively participating in company activities, including but not limited to Area and company meetings.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• 7 or more years of combined education and/or experience in construction quality management related to general construction and the installation of Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and related systems.
• Experience supporting new and/or renovation projects in healthcare, laboratory, education (higher-ed and K-12), and/or federal or local government projects is desired.
• Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in quality control, quality assurance, construction management, engineering design, or related fields.
• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 7 years of related experience and/or education.
• Associate's degree, plus 5 years of related experience and/or education or higher strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, plus 2 years of related experience and/or education experience.
• Must possess OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics including computations based on field measurements.
• Considerable construction-related training (i.e., coursework in construction, mechanical engineering, project management, or materials testing/inspection), or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job.
• Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work.
• Knowledge of a full range of construction inspection tasks, ranging from routine to significant complexity.

Preferred Certifications:

• Preferred certifications include CQM (Construction Quality Management), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), Journeyman, or Master certification/license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Have specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Have computer skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to verify compliance of work being installed.
• Communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers (i.e., contractors, owners, subconsultants, architects, engineers, and fellow team members).
• Obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $85,000-105,000 Annually (depending on experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.