Position Title: Lead Inspector supporting General Services Administration

Location: Blaine, WA

Period of Performance: 3 years

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking qualified Lead Inspector for an exciting opportunity supporting the General Services Administration (GSA) in Blaine, WA. We are always looking for hard working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects.

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position overview:

The Lead Inspector will advise the Government with review of submittals, conducting weekly progress meetings, reviewing and commenting on construction documents related to the construction contract, as well as changes, labor interviews, contractor invoice review, inspections, and similar actions.

The scope for this project includes adding technology islands, upgrade inspection booths, and add directional signage to provide guidance to vehicles approaching the border. Additionally, it comprises of construction of a dual bay Hard Secondary Inspection area, Enforcement Inspection area, and an enclosed passenger waiting area constructed with public K-9 kennels. The Outbound Inspection lanes will be narrowed from 34-foot to 12-foot-wide lanes. The scope consists of construction of a separate Outbound Inspection booth that opens only to the outbound lane and a 10-foot-wide parking bay. All inspection areas will include extended overhead canopies, replace pavement, and upgrade lighting.

This project is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Document existing conditions of the site prior to construction commencement. Utilization of photographs, field measurements and existing drawings to develop an existing conditions report to ensure that the construction contractor is returning space that is associated with the project to the original condition where necessary.
• Review the project drawings and specifications and ensure that the general contractor conforms to all Quality Control elements and directions identified for the appropriate sections of the construction documents.
• Coordinate and lead weekly job site meetings with the GSA Project Manager, Contracting Officer, General Contractor, key subcontractors, US Courts, other tenant agencies, and other interested parties.
• Conduct comprehensive site inspections of all construction work on a daily basis to ensure quality of materials, proper installation of construction systems, and adherence to the construction documents.
• Record construction progress by taking daily pictures of the work.
• Track the submittal and RFI review and approval process. Review all submittals including shop drawings and samples from the general contractor for specification compliance prior to forwarding to the A/E for review.
• Keep on site a set of marked-up contract (as-built) drawings and specifications that are kept current, noting all change or deviations from original contract requirements.
• Review Contractor payment invoices for acceptability and forward review comments to the Contracting Officer and Project Manager.
• Establish a log for all change orders submitted by the General Contractor. and review all Change Order Requests received for validity based upon the current scope of the contract documents.

Required education, knowledge and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field (Required)
• 7+ years related experience of relevant project management (Required)
• LEED accredited professional certification (preferred)
  • 5 years of relevant experience in the sustainable design and construction "green building" industry
  • Well versed with the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System(s)
  • Experience working on completed projects which have earned LEED Gold or better certification.
• Knowledge of the fundamental engineering principles, concepts and practices
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, control systems, and space renovations
• Comprehensive knowledge of site planning, building design and construction means, methods and codes, scheduling, material and labor cost estimating sufficient to evaluate general compliance environmental health, safety and protection requirements
• Ability to read and interpret complex building construction drawings.
• Experience monitoring the project budget, coordinating all construction trades, and managing a detailed short-term schedule as well as an overall project schedule.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to acquire a security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel and relocation may be required

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Project Solutions, Inc. is proud to offer the following benefits for full time employees:

• PTO
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance

Project Solutions, Inc. is committed to the career development of each of our employees and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where each person truly belongs.

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