Building Quality Assurance Inspector

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At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. This position is located in Dunseith, ND, and will be supporting a Land Port of Entry project. As a General Building Inspector/QCI, you'll schedule, coordinate, perform, daily project field inspections of all work. Document inspections and submit recommendations to client for approval or rejection of work in place. Inspection services include, but are not limited to, adherence to Construction Documents, contract requirements, and the following: Perform daily, quality-focused inspections during project construction.
Review equipment, materials, and workmanship. Review contractor quality and safety plans for adequacy, completeness, and code compliance.
Monitor labor and safety conditions.
Maintain inspection logs and take project photographs daily. Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection. Record defects and/or omissions. Report problems/deficiencies encountered in the performance of the work in a timely manner.
Maintain daily logs on required corrections and post status reports daily in contract folders on share drive. Document all qualitative and quantitative differences between construction contract documents and actual work in place. Review planned vs. actual schedule status and keep project manager informed of any schedule risk.
Provide project inspections with Fire and Life Safety or Testing Service Contractor(s). Coordinate site inspections with client Environmental or Testing Service Contractor(s). Coordinate outages and assist contractor in obtaining any required work permits.
At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need: A minimum of five (5) years specialized experience in the work to be performed under this contract Experience in preparing correspondence, and maintaining official construction site records. Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel. In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper uses of construction materials and installation methods. In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects. Ability to accurately calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes. Experience in making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, evaluating proposals and Bill of materials, negotiating equitable contract adjustments. Ability and experience in the inspection of materials, workmanship, and construction and installation of various systems (such as fire alarm systems) within the inspector's area of expertise. Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry including a background of familiarity with OSHA safety requirements on construction projects.