Construction Inspector (Construction)
Position Title: Construction Inspector (T2)
Company Summary
Company Summary
Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.
Role
The Construction Inspector position monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for projects of routine to moderate complexity. Assists PM and CM in job responsibilities; includes time both in the office as well as out in the field.
Responsibilities
- Oversees, inspects, and monitors contractual fieldwork which includes excavations, boring, placement of hand hole, aerial strand and fiber cable installation, and restoration of work areas.
- Schedules work and inspection phases with contractors, superintendent, and agency personnel.
- Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations; ensures adherence to proper state-regulated safety procedures.
- Takes field measurements of trenches, restoration areas, and/or street cuts based on the drawings/as-builts to verify contractor billing; checks placement of and performs quality reviews of construction. Understands and maintains clearances (electrical and communication requirements).
- Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
- Maintains project records which include daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, and pay quantity records.
- Evaluates and monitors progress schedules, prepares work orders, and monthly estimates.
- Uploads documents and task advancement.
- Schedules and attends 3rd party walks.
- Manages release of materials.
- Reviews A&E deliverables (structural, drawings, 1As).
- Participates in bid process and provides input.
- Advances PMT tasks and completes administrative tasks, as needed.
Education/Certifications
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Two (2) year technical degree preferred
- A valid driver's license required
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- Two (2)+ years of related experience
Expectations
- Knowledge of budget development and execution
- Knowledge of construction management process
- Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
- Customer focused orientation with a strong problem solving approach - strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of wireless/telecommunications technologies and platforms
- Computer support (excel and mapping) and power experience and troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Supervisor Network Construction
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable: N/A
Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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