Concrete Inspector - Houston, TX

• JOB SUMMARY:

Concrete Inspector

The Pre-Stressed Concrete Inspector is responsible for oversight of the fabrication facility''s quality assurance on behalf of Bureau Veritas''s client. The client''s for these assignments are typically state Departments of Transportation or construction contractors. The inspector must have significant knowledge of Precast/Prestressed Concrete and demonstrable experience in a similar position. The skills required for this position include:

• Communicating with the Project Manager to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, schedule, and budget for a particular assignment.
• Communication with the Project Manager, fabrication shops, contractors, and other third parties to resolve schedule issues. Ensure that the services provided are performed in accordance with the project requirements and contract with the client.
• Generate and process timesheets, billing reports, and inspection reports in an expeditious and thorough manner, complying with all applicable deadlines. All reports must be submitted typewritten using Microsoft Word/Adobe Acrobat and must be electronically transmitted to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information from the fabrication facility regarding upcoming assignments and potential work that Bureau Veritas could perform.
• Maintain a positive relationship between Bureau Veritas, the fabrication facility, and the client.
• Ability to work remotely from the established Bureau Veritas offices.

Client oriented approach with emphasis on understanding and fulfilling the needs of the client.

• Detail oriented with a dedication to the quality control and quality assurance process; ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with ability to communicate technical issues to the Project Manager, clients, and the fabrication facility.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Lotus Notes preferred. Proficient use of modern communication and computer equipment including cell phones, laptop computers and digital cameras.
• Ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing efficiency or quality of the work.
• Team player willing to work with clients, field staff, other Bureau Veritas offices, and the world wide Bureau Veritas organization.

Eligible candidates must have:

• Three years minimum in concrete construction including one year minimum in precast or prestressed construction.
• REQUIRED- ACI Level I Field Technician Certification
• REQUIRED- PCI Level II certification
• High school Graduate or GED
• Read and interpret blue prints and shop drawings
• Prepare reports both in Hard copy (written) and on a PC.
• High degree of computer literacy with the ability to competently operate a PC and use Microsoft products including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to take and transfer digital photographs to Word Documents or MS Excel Report cells.

Location: Work from home in US with Travel Required to Various Sites (100% Travel)

Compensation: $30-$45 per hour

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