Facilities Inspector

Cherokee Nation Businesses - Texarkana, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Texarkana, TX

Accommodation

About the position

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen. Provides support as part of our company's on-site team to assist across a wide variety of military facility requirements at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) New Boston TX. Conducts inspections and evaluates facilities projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards. Possesses a deep understanding of facilities methods, materials, and safety practices. Ensures Cherokee Federal vendors compliance with approved plans and specifications for various facilities taskings, which may be for the construction or renovation of large, complex administrative office buildings, hospitals, industrial facilities, or utility distribution systems. Inspects construction sites, reviews plan and documents, and identifies any deficiencies or deviations from standards. Documents inspection findings, issues report and communicates with contractors and project stakeholders to address any non-compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensures construction contractor compliance with approved plans and specification for various construction contracts.
• Coordinates with construction contractor representatives concerning work scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, selection of work methods, and acceptability of materials and workmanship.
• Investigates and reports on controversial situations which have either led to formal claims or are expected to lead to such claims.
• Coordinates with the contracting officer to correct construction contract deficiencies, unacceptable material, or work performed.
• Monitors and evaluates construction contract progress schedules noting work progress, delays, or other problems.
• Prepares various documents, reports, and correspondence and maintain daily logs and safety reports.
• Oversees construction to ensure inspection practices and procedures are followed.
• Interfaces with other technical staff within an internal team, base civil engineering staff, installation stakeholders, government contracting staff, and construction contractors.
• Coordinates contractor access on base to project site.
• Monitors dig permit status.
• Takes photographs as required to document construction progress.
• Updates NEXGEN IT with relevant project data using current AF Business Rules.
• Coordinates with Project Manager to ensure submittals and RFIs are reviewed and responses provided within 7 days of receipt.
• Performs assessments, evaluations, analysis, reports, presentations, management-level project cost and schedules reviews.
• Identifies immediately to the Project Manager any condition which will require a modification to the contract.
• Prepares DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property in NEXGEN IT no later than 10 days after project acceptance.
• Provides project status to project manager or leadership as requested but at a minimum of 1-time weekly.
• Prepares and review of statements of work, cost estimates, submittals, and request for information.
• Assists with monthly tracking of Contractor funding, expenditures, balances, and overall funding status.
• Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to government construction management, budget, and acquisitions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of related construction experience is required or associate degree in any Engineering discipline or Construction Management and 6 years' experience in construction activities.
• Knowledge of DoD design and construction policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction techniques in various fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, plumbing.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications to read and interpret construction requirements.
• Ability to closely coordinate contract administration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Skilled in utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of construction inspection practices is required.
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles is required.
• Working knowledge of federal and state codes/guidelines is required.
• Must be a United States citizen with a clear background for government security investigation with the ability to obtain a Clearance or Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice-to-haves

• Professional-level certification and/or registration is highly desirable.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Construction Supervisor, Construction Foreman, Construction Project Manager.

Benefits

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Construction Inspector Journeyman: $32.00
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.