Airport Construction Inspector - City of Charlotte : Job Details

Job Title: Airport Construction Inspector

The Airport Construction Inspector ensures compliance with a variety of specifications and regulations. This position is technical and requires administrative work at the full performance level in conducting inspections of construction and contract projects. Work is performed under limited supervision, which is reviewed for completeness and adequacy of results obtained. Considerable contact with the contractor, airport employees, and work with the airfield construction. Work hours are based on assigned projects. Schedule subject to overtime, irregular hours, nights, and weekends based on assignment. Schedule subject to change and emergency calls back to work. This position requires considerable work on the open movement area of Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the surrounding area. This work requires strict adherence to build code and all FAA, NCDOT, City of Charlotte specifications and protocols to promote a safe environment for all employees, tenants, commercial contractors, and the traveling public. This position oversees projects that involve civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering and construction. Work may include, but not be limited to, paving (concrete) asphalt of state or city-maintained roadways, taxiways, runways, shoulders, apron areas, airfield electrical improvements and demo, fuel systems, etc. This work may also include vertical construction such as aircraft hangars, terminal building construction and rehab, concourses, etc.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines and interprets technical plans and specifications for construction projects. Field inspector representing the Airport, overseeing contractors that have been awarded airport projects.
• Coordinates between contractors and the Airport management. Inspect and prepare daily report for all projects, utilizing Project Management Information Systems software. Prepares punch lists for contracts in the programs. Available to meet when questions arise regarding the contract. Available to meet with contractors regarding issues that arise in the field.
• Conducts inspections on airfield, roadway, and buildings owned by the Airport. These inspections include the Runway, Taxiway, and Terminal Ramp, the main terminal building, and all other buildings owned by the airport.
• Works under the guidance of a Chief Construction Inspector to deal with field construction problems/situations with contractors working on Airport projects.
• Use of technical judgement & discretion related to adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Attend meetings such as preconstruction, weekly progress, and other project-related meetings to review project schedules and project-related matters with the contractor and airport management
• Perform detailed inspections and measurements of construction projects to ensure compliance with all applicable plans and specifications
• Accept or reject work being performed by contractors based on plans and specifications
• Coordinate, schedule, and observe appropriate materials testing for the type of work being performed.
• Review quantities and update the monthly payment tracking spreadsheet
• Redline drawings based on deviations from the project plans and specifications
• Provides escorting as needed within the SIDA Fence and TSA Security inspection at construction access gates.
• Helps maintain Airport operations during inclement weather (snow duty)

General Information:

• Work hours are based on assigned projects. Schedule subject to overtime, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends based on assignment; also, schedule subject to change and emergency calls back to work.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 6 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit.
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and, therefore, exclude them from employment.
• MAT driver endorsement (obtain within 120 days of employment).
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and, therefore, exclude them from employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent plus three years of experience

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for a City driving permit.
• The successful candidate must successfully pass and obtain the Movement Area Training (MAT) Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment.

Preferred Qualification:

Graduation from high school with three years of experience in field inspections involving construction contracts required; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job-specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Associate degree in architecture, civil engineering or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of materials/methods/practices used in building electrical services, with some knowledge of HVAC Systems
• Considerable knowledge of critical construction stages for detection & correction of defects/violations
• Knowledge of possible defects in construction & effective corrective measures
• Some knowledge of ordinances/codes/regulations/specifications governing public construction & contracts
• Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions
• Ability to prepare/read & interpret construction plans/specifications/blueprints / recognize deviations from plans in the construction process
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with employees/tenants/contractors/public/agencies
• Ability to look ahead and recognize problematic issues before they arise.
• Observant with great attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all standard operating and safety procedures for airport operations
• Good time management

ADA and Other Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Spends the majority of their time walking and standing. Must be able to traverse a wide variety of active construction sites that may include exposure to machinery, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolds, and ladders. Works both inside and outside, with possible exposure to inclement weather. May also include exposure to dust, slippery, uneven surfaces, noise, and vibrating tools. Works alone as necessary. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Sensory Requirements:

• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth)
• Speechs

Conditions of Employment:

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply:

Apply online.

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