Construction Inspector

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Inspector to support the development and construction reporting of the work performed at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir project in South Florida. This role will be to compile field data and documented work into GMCRs to ensure that materials and methods of construction comply with design specifications, geotechnical recommendations and industry standards, as well as quality control and assurance protocols.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Relies on extensive experience and independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Provides basic support in the areas of project controls, scheduling, scheduling analysis, earned value management, and construction inspection activities in support of projects. 
• Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and engineering installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining project documentation. 
• General understanding of procedures, company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. 
• Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
• Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties.
• Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records.
• Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning.
• Tracks quality assurance progress.
• Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS + 6 Years of relevant experience in construction practices, procedures, and testing.
• Due to the nature of the project US citizenship is required
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background checks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Up to 50% of the time the position needs to move about indoor and outdoor construction site environments with uneven terrain, variable environmental conditions including heat, dusts, noise, moisture, and dryness
• Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive bending/stooping, repetitive or fine hand movements, working at heights, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing less than 25 pounds
• At times the position requires working with arms above shoulder level, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), climbing stairs, using portable ladders, wearing fall protection, working in confined spaces, and lifting greater than 25 pounds
• The position requires wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and fall protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geology, or related field.
• Previous field experience in large civil works projects
• Previous USACE experience
• Familiarity with the RMS

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Due to the nature of the project US citizenship is required

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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