Construction Inspector
Bering Straits Native Corporation

Overview

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Construction Inspector for Arcticom, Washington DC.
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Candidate must have experience including, but not limited to, inspecting daily on-site construction activities, maintaining, and coordinating multiple construction schedules, reviewing daily inspection reports, reviewing contractor submittals and modification documentation, and monitoring construction contractors' compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable safety standards.

• 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 standards and procedures.
• Review product data submittals against the construction contract, project drawings, project specifications, and specific industry standards; and provide a response to the COR as to whether the submittals are acceptable, acceptable with comments, or not acceptable.
• Review modifications including construction plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and government construction schedules during the construction process and check for compliance with Reclamation engineering standards and procedures.
• Attending all construction-related meetings, as appropriate to the position, and document attendance, provide meeting notes, and document action items for the COR.
• Review technical documentation and reports.
• Report potential construction problems and aid the CO and COR to avoid contract delays.
• Aid the CO and COR on resolutions for issues and questions resulting from inspection, quality control, material testing, safety, and technical consideration of contractor operations, methods, procedures, operated equipment, etc.
• Aid the CO and COR regarding the Construction Contractor (CC) technical documentation and correspondence.
• Review CC's schedules and construction summary and voucher to verify and confirm work progress to the CC and COR. The Contractor will report any discrepancies to the CC and COR.
• Aid the CC and COR regarding updates and questions about construction activities from project stakeholders, meeting coordination, outreach, or notifications.
• Be always on-site CC is on-site up to 12 hours per day to observe and inspect the activities, process, and products of the CC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays may be required if PBRWS construction activities are going on.
• 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 assurance, 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).
• Provide oversight on Contractor's implementation of their safety program. The contractor will attend the CC's weekly "toolbox" meetings. Contractor will document and record information related to all accidents and/or near misses that may occur during construction. Participate in conversations, discussions, and assist with the Government's investigations of any accidents and/or near misses. Contractor will document all safety concerns, accidents, near misses, and other related activities in the daily inspection report.
• Communication with CC representatives, customers, the public, landowners, or Pueblo employees may be required, however the Contractor will not act as or imply that they are a representative of Reclamation or agent of the Federal Government. Appropriate referrals to a government representative may be required. All significant interactions will be handled respectfully and be documented in the daily report.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction
• Must be proficient in understanding specifications, drawings, 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.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices with in-depth experience and knowledge of construction industry standards demonstrated by the ability to plan, manage, and monitor construction inspection activities and to identify and resolve complex and interrelated construction problems and issues.
• Proficient with time management and facilitates adhering to schedules.
• Presents a professional demeanor, attentive listener, proactive, works independently with little oversight, engage and actively participate in teams, proficient in communication of ideas, technical subjects, concerns, and ability to provide potential solutions.
• Proficient in written and oral communication at a professional level and able to compose written documentation that is professional, thorough, clear, and precise that requires little to no correction. Proficient using MS Office with a focus on Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, etc.
• Mental and physical ability to work the required hours, in ambient weather conditions, and mobilize around construction site.
• Proactive and self-motivated. Performs in a professional, responsible manner. Works independently and as a team member and follows industry standards. Demonstrates proficiency on construction projects at managing time efficiently, working independently, and adhering to schedule (advises the CC, but does not direct the CC).

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

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