Mechanical Construction Inspector

About Bering Straits Global Innovation, LLC

Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC (BSGI) was developed to provide general construction services to a variety of commercial and government agencies and to take advantage of Bering Straits Native Corporation and its companies’ previous experience in commercial and institutional building construction, alarm system monitoring service, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and other related services.

 

About this position: Mechanical Construction Inspector      Location: Santa Fe, NM

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Become familiar with all related contractual documents including construction plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction schedules during the construction process and check for compliance with Reclamation engineering and safety standards and procedures.
• Verify elevations and coordinates of installed work or staking against construction drawings.
• Verify the CC is performing work within the Government land boundaries, Right-of-Ways, or Easements.
• Attend all construction-related meetings, as appropriate to the position.
• Be on-site when CC is on-site to observe and inspect the activities, process, and products of the CC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Occasional work outside normal working hours for early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required if construction activities are going on.
• Generate and submit daily inspection reports with photos.
• Oversee quality control of CC’s work and safety for the construction project and observe and inspect Contractor’s work and/or task activities including confirmation of work performance, supplies, and materials installed; and that they meet the Government specification’s standards.
• Assist Reclamation field staff regarding quality control and safety measures for ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract specifications, drawings, the CC’s safety and health plan, and the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Other tasks assigned by the Construction Manager.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: None
• Level of Experience Requirements: At least three years of inspection experience in similar construction projects.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of engineering principles applicable to a wide range of duties sufficient to modify and adapt standard engineering practices to solve a variety of engineering problems as related to water systems including wells, water treatment, and water distribution systems (including controls and other aspects), and to address the specialized circumstances/requirements for some project.

• Must be proficient in understanding specifications, drawings, drawing redlines, and other contract-related engineering documents. Proficient in inspecting the work product and ensuring compliance with the specifications, drawings, and other contract-related engineering documents.
• Proficient with earthwork activities such as excavating, stockpiling, hauling, placement, compaction, and Contractor’s QC testing of earthen materials.
• Proficient in concrete activities such as formwork, scaffolding, reinforcement, methods of placement and finishing, cold weather protection, curing, and documenting Contractor’s QC testing of concrete placements. Must have experience with placement of Controlled Low Strength Materials (CLSM).
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for heavy civil construction activities.
• Knowledge in land surveying and able to conduct physical site surveys as quality control to ensure construction contractor’s work is accurate.
• Understands crane safety and use of preplanning for critical lifts.
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for removal of vegetation (trees, brushes, etc.) from construction areas.
• Proficient in OSHA and Reclam