Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Designated Inspector (Engineer) to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and contractual obligations. Your expertise in construction inspection and quality control will help maintain the integrity of our pipeline and infrastructure projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale construction initiatives while applying your technical analysis skills and construction site experience to deliver exceptional results.
Job Description: Perform inspections, reviews work, and compile composite reports as required by management or other government agencies. Inspect construction methods and materials for contract compliance. Review plans and supporting data for engineering project submitted by consulting engineers and/or private developers. Administer construction contracts including evaluating work/change orders, contract compliance, and reviewing final certificates, maintenance and operation manuals submitted by contactor and other if necessary.
Critical Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document preconstruction and progress meetings;
- Attend Weekly pre-construction meetings and weekly construction inspection meetings;
- Prepare Daily Inspection Reports;
- Track construction progress and proactively recommend solutions to avoid project delays;
- Track and monitor all submittals related to construction (Directly review with Value Engineering documents to verify and approve contractor invoice-related submittals);
- Supervise construction inspection activities for all disciplines.
- Produce detailed daily and monthly reports covering work in progress, observations, safety, non-compliance work, and other relevant issues.
- Lead weekly project meeting and record comprehensive minutes.
- Process and Keep track of submittals and RFIs and all project correspondence
- Review contractor’s proposed change orders to evaluate merit and recommend approval or rejection with reasonable documentation;
- Review progress payments requests to determine accurate progress claims and document recommendation for payment;
- Coordinate communications to mitigate events that can impact project timeline;
- Conduct inspection services at all phases of the Construction Project, producing the corresponding punch list of deficiencies to track and enforce the General Contractor’s work quality, and verify adherence to Subrecipient Agreement, construction documents, the selected Green Building Standards or HUD CPD Green Retrofit Checklist (whichever is applicable), the contract, technical specifications and construction drawings, and all required document;
- Track and file all documents related to the project including documentation regarding the applicable Green Building Standard or HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Green Building Retrofit Checklist;
- Notify the Subrecipient of actual or proposed deviations to specifications and drawings so changes can be evaluated by the project Designer;
- Create final punch lists for project completion;
- Immediately notify the designated Key staff or authorized representative if any safety violations are observed;
- Monitor implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) performed by a qualified SWPPP Practitioner and maintain documentation as required by the SIH Program on behalf of IPPR;
- Review and monitor traffic control measures, including placement of traffic control devices;
- Coordinate geotechnical, material and pavement testing;
- If necessary, manage geotechnical testing requests;
- If applicable, monitor trench shoring devices and best safety practices;
- Oversee and monitor implementation and compliance of the selected Green Building Standard or the HUD CPD Green Building Retrofit Checklist, whichever applies to the project;
- Monitor fall protection devices and best safety practices;
- Perform surveying and inspect contractors’ and subcontractors’ work;
- Inspect structural projects (buildings, building office additions);
- Asist in the project Closeout process;
- Other duties as required not listed in this Scope of Service Will serve for inspection of contractor construction activities.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in construction inspection or related roles within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction management principles, quality control procedures, and safety standards.
- Excellent analysis skills for assessing construction processes, identifying issues, and implementing solutions.
- Familiarity with pipeline projects and related infrastructure is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with data collection tools, inspection techniques, and documentation practices on construction sites.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Required Competencies and Qualifications (technical, academic, experience, values, behaviors):
- Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering, Architecture, or similar discipline.
- Must have fluent verbal and written communications skills (English and Spanish).
- Professional Engineer in good standing with the Puerto Rico State Department Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and active member of the CIAPR. (preferable)
- Over two (2) years of previous experience as Project Manager in comparable programs within the last five (5) years.
- Over five (5) years of experience in Engineering and/or Inspection services.
- Must have at least three (3) years of experience with knowledge and demonstrated advancement in sustainable building design and construction and be familiarized with a Green Building Standard.
- Leadership, Time management and Accountability.
- Availability to start working immediately on several other projects around the Island.
- Own vehicle or transportation is required.
- High level of proficiency in Share Point & Microsoft Office product suite (e.g., Word, Excel)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in Spanish and English.
Join us if you're passionate about maintaining high standards in construction projects!
Pay: $45,458.91 - $50,359.12 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
