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Construction Inspector

Areyou ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we'reseeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges oftheir careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale,delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Oursustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturingexceptional talent.

Whenyou join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfillingcareer path. Take the first step in the right direction-are you READY?

Position Summary:

Inspects of contractors' work-in-progress to ensure compliance with Port Houston's plans and specifications on all construction projects. Maintains and evaluates contractor invoices and construction documentation. Corrects detailed design issues with contractor and construction manager.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Inspect work-in-progress by contractors to ensure materials and procedures comply with plans and specifications
• Interpret blueprints and drawings for contractors, discuss deviations from plans and meet with engineers and contractors to resolve misunderstandings
• Participate in pre-bid, pre-construction, and routine progress meetings
• Inspect and examine workmanship of construction for conformity to specifications
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to correct detail design problems
• Maintain inspections log and notes of projects and participate in computing work completed for contractor and testing lab payments estimates; evaluate time extension requests
• Schedule all testing by approved labs, schedule projects with Port Operations and maintain work files of construction projects
• Ensure site personnel comply with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, TMUTCD, Coast Guard and Port Houston security regulations
• Review construction material testing reports for accuracy
• Review design drawing for future construction projects
• Provide customer service to all Port Houston internal and external stakeholders, including Operations division, all employees, tenants; coordinate and schedule contractors' sequence of work to achieve a safe, secure and proficient work site not to interrupt Port Operations
• Perform warranty inspections and post-construction services
• Perform weekly environmental storm water inspections and maintenance reports for compliance with site-specific Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan devices
• Provide inspection during overseas fabrication and erection of all RTG and ship to shore cranes
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution preferred
• 3+ years related construction inspection experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of local and national building codes
• Knowledge of mechanical HVAC
• Knowledge of security regulations
• Knowledge of construction processes and techniques
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines
• Ability to perform written calculations and produce project documentation
• Ability to ensure contractor's strict adherence of materials and procedure in plans and specifications
• Attention to detail
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required:

• Achieving Results
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Focus Upon Quality
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Safety

Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed toindicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees withinthis job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired of employees assigned to this job.