Project Inspector

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

Inspects homes during construction for compliance to plans and specifications, and measures quantities of all installed materials.

JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE:

Responsible for ensuring that construction is in compliance with contract plans and specifications.

SUPERVISION:

Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires detailed instructions on new assignments. Assignments are made by a supervisor but work is carried out without direct supervision.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB DUTIES:

Performs the below duties and all other duties as assigned.

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JOB DUTIES:

Performs the below duties and all other duties as assigned.

• Assist with field measurement appointments if necessary.

• Inspect all materials delivered to home to verify they are in accordance with the approved material submittals, construction modification documents, and RSIP specifications.

• Inspect the homes under construction to verify work is being performed in accordance with the plans and specifications and notify the project manager of any non-compliance items.

• Complete a daily inspection report for each home under construction.

• Verify the correct operation of all windows and doors.

• Initiate field orders where necessary.

• Measure and record quantities of line item work installed in the homes.

• Prepare HVAC duct quantities and generate poundage weight reports utilizing the Quote Soft computer program.

• Complete QA/QC checklist for each home, as well as alert the project manager of any quality or safety non-conformance.

• Conduct punch list inspection with contractor and homeowner.

• Assist Project Manager with final inspection with contractor and homeowner if needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree preferred and 2 years of construction management or inspection experience is required, preferably in home construction.

• Home inspection certificate a plus.

• Must have own car and insurance and ability to drive up to 300 miles per month.

• Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and project scheduling, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Flexibility and Adaptability

• Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

• Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.

Learning Oriented

• Shows readiness and ability to learn new concepts, processes, and tools.

• Uses mistakes, failures, and successes as data for future development.
  Makes use of publications, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty

Oral Communications

• Speaks well without preparation.

• Adapts language, tone, structure, and level of detail to the needs of others.

• Maintains a dialogue in difficult situations.

Teamwork

• Identifies characteristics of good teamwork.

• Names primary and ancillary members of own team.

• Explains team mission and objectives.

Problem Solving

• Can discuss problem reporting and escalation practices.

• Identifies potential and actual problems or conflicts in own area.

• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

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Written Communication

• Writes documents that are correct in mechanics - spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure.

• Can describe characteristics of good and poor business or technical writing.

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job duties in an office setting require the following:

• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;

• The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

• Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp;

• Close visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, prepare and review data and figures, and view a computer monitor;

• The ability to talk and hear;

• The ability to work in an upper level of a high-rise office building (Cotter Chicago office and some client offices);

• The ability to handle temperature changes consistent with inside environmental conditions; and

• Mental abilities including remembering, reasoning, concentrating to remain on task, reading, problem solving, managing concurrent tasks, and the ability to understand and follow directions.

For job duties that require visiting a construction work site, the following is required:

• Normal color vision;

• The ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;

• The ability to move across uneven surfaces and the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces;

• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch;

• The ability to stand for sustained periods of time;

• The ability to work in confined spaces and narrow passageways;

• The ability to work in high places; and

• The ability to handle outside environmental conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise levels, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.