Technical Field Inspector Representative

STV is seeking a Technical Field Inspector Representative to join our Buildings division in our New York office.

As a Field Inspector you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project tasks. Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The technical field representative is stationed full-time at a construction site in New York City.
• The technical field representative shall assist in ensuring that the work conforms to the contract document and that the quality of the work meets acceptable standards.  
• Perform on-stie observations of the progress and quality of work and observe tests required by the contract document to determine if the work is being performed in a manner so that when completed it will be in conformance with the contract documents. 
• Notify the consultant and client immediately if the work does not conform to the contract document or requires special inspections or testing.  The consultant shall issue an NCR for all work that does not confirm to the contract document.
• Respond to various requests for information from the contractor and provide interpretation of contract documents.
• Develop design solutions, including sketches to address construction challenges, or in support of requests for information.
• Review requests for Change Orders by the contractor and submit them, together with recommendations, to the consultant and the client for review and approval.
• Attend meetings as directed by the consultant and authorized by the client and report the proceedings.
• Attend and participate in site meetings initiated by the client and prepare meeting minutes.
• Maintain records at the construction site in an orderly manner including correspondences, contract documents, change orders, construction change directives, reports of site meetings, shop drawings, product date and similar submittals; supplementary drawings, color schedules, requests for payment and contact information of the contractors, sub-contractors and principal material suppliers.
• Maintain a logbook of activities at the site, including weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and interpretations given to the contractor and specific observations.
• Record any occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in contractor’s sum or time.
• Notify the consultant and client if any portion of the work requiring shop drawings, product data or samples has commenced before such submittals have been approved. 
• Receive and log samples required at the site and arrange for their examination recording the consultant’s approval or other action. 
• Maintain custody of copies of approval shop drawings at the site.
• Observe the contractor’s project record documents at intervals appropriate to the state of construction and notify the consultant and client of any apparent failure by the contractor to maintain up to date records.
• Observe the start-up of major systems and confirm the proper operation of said systems. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or field of engineering or equivalent experience and education.
• At least 5 years of experience is required, preferably with projects in the educational field; 10 years of experience if you do not possess a degree.

Compensation Range:

$72,168.00 - $96,224.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Le