What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Inspector position at Audubon Companies?
External Description
Audubon is currently seeking a Chief Inspector to join our team. The Chief Inspector will possess strong initiative, be able to perform routine to complex inspection in the field and provide oversight and documentation of construction methods and contractor's operations in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Audubon is currently seeking a Chief Inspector to join our team. The Chief Inspector will possess strong initiative, be able to perform routine to complex inspection in the field and provide oversight and documentation of construction methods and contractor's operations in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of construction policies and procedures. Direct all aspects of the construction process to meet Company goals.
- Monitor safety, compliance, productivity and workload as needed to maximize efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
- Facilitate and support the construction process.
- Manage the utilization of resources to ensure safety, compliance and productivity. Monitor workload and re-balance as needed to maximize efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Company standards and procedures federal, DOT and OSHA; state and local: codes, regulations and requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation of work including SOP's, daily completion reporting, sketches, operator qualification, etc.
- Coordination of work packages to the team and ensuring representation on all projects before starting.
- Coordinate all field meetings necessary to progress the projects, including pre-construction meetings, safety meetings, notifications and all daily tailgate/daily safety brief meetings.
- Coordinate welding operations between CWI and radiography contractor.
- Personal vehicle, valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Preferred certifications: ACI concrete certified, NETTCP paving certified, PCI certified and NACE level certification.
- Experience with daily reporting; must be able to submit in PDF format via e-mail, Excel version of daily report with daily photos contained in the report by completion of workday.
- Must have portable computer for field use and device capable of taking pictures (smart phone or digital camera).
- Minimum of 5 years’ of proven managerial experience with a focus on construction policies and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems, engineering, construction & maintenance practices, gas utilization equipment, gas metering; federal, state, and municipal codes are essential.
- Familiarity with construction standards, work methods, rules for safe operation, and associated procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required, in addition to planning, organizing and computer skills.
- Prior experience dealing with diverse groups such as gas and/or electric customers, government officials, etc. in a tactful and diplomatic manner is vital.
- Ability to work days or nights.
- Ability to work extended workdays and prolonged workweeks as needed.
- Ability to move work location as needed.
- Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs. In particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled