Construction Project Inspector

Summary

VCU FMD Construction Management has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Inspector to join the team!

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) combines learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. When deciding where to work, VCU is a great choice because of the career opportunities, a wide variety of benefits available, a generous leave package, various discounts within the community, and a diverse and inclusive culture that wants to promote your well-being.

The Construction Project Inspector works in tandem with the Capital Outlay Project Manager and serves as the Owner's on-site inspector for the construction phase of assigned projects, making recommendations to the Owner to assure quality workmanship and promote expeditious and cost-effective completion of the project. The Construction Project Inspector ensures work performed by others is in compliance with approved drawings and specifications, local/state codes, and in accordance with approved schedules of completion. The Inspector assists the Capital Outlay Project Manager in monitoring planning and estimating; attends progress meetings; reviews contractor daily reports; investigates existing conditions; coordinates with VCU facilities as needed; meets and coordinates with clients as needed; reviews invoices and change orders; and reviews as-built documents.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Project Monitoring

Monitor on-site construction progress via daily site visits and report findings to supervisor and/or Project Manager both orally and in writing using the prescribed Inspector's Daily Report Format addressing:

• Contractor compliance with approved construction documents and applicable codes
• Quality of materials and workmanship
• Adherence to established project schedule
• Safety of site
• Monitor site environmental conditions
• Clear, well-communicated direction of contractor expectations
• Timely addressing and documenting of contractor performance issues
• Monitoring of multiple projects at one time located on both campuses
• Ability to multi-task, work non-routine hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as workload dictates. Scheduling and coordinating of utility shut-downs with building managers, fire safety, and other affected departments

Project Reporting

• Document work progress into project log on a daily basis using the prescribed Inspector's Daily Report format as a source of Owner reference to include problems, agreed-upon methods of resolution and results
• Collect, review, and approve contractor's daily work logs for accuracy
• Create a well-written punch-list for contractor and ensure that everything is signed-off prior to approval of final payment
• Review pay applications and approve only if billing is accurate
• Collect as-built documents and review for accuracy with project manager
• Upon completion of projects, ensure that all project documentation is provided to the project manager for inclusion in the project file; coordinate hot work permits with fire safety

Advisory

• Participate and serve as Owner's representative at all meetings among Owner, Architect, and Contractor/Consultant
• Update project manager on status of work or problems with project on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the particular project
• Communicate with project manager or Senior Project Manager any problems or issues that may require upper management involvement to reach resolution
• Communicate with building managers, zone leaders, campus coordinators, clients, fire safety engineers, and state fire marshal as needed to ensure understanding of projects occurring in particular buildings
• Solve as many field problems and issues as possible, understanding the limitations of this position and the requirement to include the project manager when required
• Provide constant feedback to the project manager or Senior Project Manager on contractor performance so that the contractor can be provided with appropriate feedback

Project Coordination

• Coordinate phased occupancy of the completed facility, including moving logistics for operational units based on intimate knowledge of the completed facility
• Work with other departments including signage, VCUNet, telecommunications, movers, and support shops to ensure a complete project is ready for turn-over
• Appraise various Owner disciplines, ie. interiors, movers, utilities, etc., of critical time schedules, coordinate their access to the site and provide informational assistance to avoid conflicts with other work in progress