Construction Inspector

Got a good eye for detail? Ready to put your emerging inspection skills to work on urban construction projects? Parsons is now hiring Associate Inspectors with a great attention to detail to join a rapidly growing team, which will enhance the fabric of our community.Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience will propel your career and opportunities forward. We need our Inspectors to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. In this role you will: perform well defined and sometimes difficult inspection tasks, including monitoring quality control procedures. You will inspect various facets of work on the construction site and perform continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Our inspectors document nonconformance and may participate in discussions to determine appropriate resolution. Inspection activities are usually concentrated in one of the following areas: soils, concrete, mechanical, or electrical. Willingness to travel and/or to relocate to field sites is expected.Responsibilities:Performs civil and structural tests, such as soil compaction, moisture content, aggregation, graduation, concrete slump, air entrainment, concrete compression, lines and grades surveys, bolt torques, and concrete coring.Performs destructive and nondestructive tests on metals and other materials through magnaflex, dyepenetrant, radiographic, tension and compression, paint thickness, and resistivity.Performs surveillance of underground piping to ensure tightness, bedding, and grade. Inspects and monitors piling installation to ensure location and bearing. Validates piping systems, including P&ID checks and hydraulic or other pressure tests.Inspects electrical installations to ensure proper grounding, circuit integrity, and adherence to statutory and customer regulations.Performs continuing inspection of painting and insulation to ensure thickness and coverage continuity.Provides general inspection on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship.Verifies equipment alignment and balancing operations. May participate in the development of job safety practices and in the preparation of safety reports.May participate in the development of quality control reports and procedures. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.Qualifications:Associate's degree in a technical discipline or construction related field and 3+ years of related experience on heavy construction projects, or a high school diploma and equivalent work experience requiredMay require formal certification from an independent organization, depending on type of inspection assignment.Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications and be familiar with construction related processes related to area of assignment.Ready for action? We’re looking for the kind of people who see this opportunity and don’t hesitate to act. Parsons is a leader in the world of Technical Services and Engineering. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who have proven experience tackling some of the greatest challenges. Take your next step and apply today.Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , and YouTube .