Bargaining Unit: ACE
Work Year: 230 days, 12 contract payments
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: ACE 7, step A - P ($54,061 - $77,970), DOE
Job Summary
The Construction Inspector ensures compliance with drawings, specifications, applicable standards, codes, and all contract documents for Anchorage School District construction projects. This inspection position focuses primarily on mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, and is tasked with general construction inspection, plan review, and a wide range of other duties, as requested, to ensure quality in both new construction and renovation of ASD facilities. The Construction Inspector is key to the department’s quality assurance and quality control program and assists the project manager in reviewing RFIs, change orders, information bulletins, pay applications, and other required tasks to ensure constructability, accuracy, and conformance to contract documents. This work requires physical activities such as climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to cold, heat, noise, vibrations, electrical equipment, oils, and atmospheric conditions. The work is performed indoors and outdoors. May be required to work fourteen (14) feet above the floor or ground level. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required: - A high school diploma or equivalent. Training or coursework in construction management, engineering, project management, or construction materials or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job duties.
- Three years of construction QA/QC experience or code inspection or five years of relative construction trades experience.
- Experience supervising crew and inspecting major facilities construction projects.
- Familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods, and processes.
- Must have a good grasp of complex construction means and methods and possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies or conflicts with the documents.
- Knowledge of civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems design and construction standards and practices.
- Knowledge of current building codes, construction standards, American with Disabilities Act, asbestos/hazardous material abatement regulations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and other local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to construction.
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide technical, concise, and factual documentation and general correspondence on behalf of the Anchorage School District.
- Working knowledge of claims analysis, project documentation, and record keeping.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive working relationships with others.
- Experience with project management software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC), or other materials testing and/or inspection practices and/or procedures.
- Must possess time management skills and apply strict attention to detail related to inspecting and documenting construction activities.
- Must have a good driving record.
The following are preferred: - Ability to lead a team.
- Knowledge of Department of Education & Early Development specifications addressing school design and construction.
- Knowledge of Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS):
- Erosion and sediment control
- NICET, ACI, WAQTC, or other materials testing or inspection certification
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience demonstrating mechanical and plumbing ability to perform job duties.
- Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems design and construction standards and practices.
- Certifications in the following:
- Quality Control Manager
- ICC Commercial Building Mechanical Inspector certification.
- Three years mechanical/plumbing inspection experience on large, complex scope projects.
- Fluency in the International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and NFPA 13.
- Knowledgeable of Building Automation Systems (BAS), including pneumatic controls, electric controls, and DDC. Must know the support equipment for controls such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), zone valves, 2 and 3 way valves, damper actuators, air follow meters, etc.
- Familiarity with security and fire alarm systems, especially the interconnection with the BAS.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE and SMACNA standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge of and skill with National Electrical Code, generators, security, intercom, fire alarm, and CCTV systems.
Essential Job Functions - Inspects all civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical aspects of both new and renovation/remodel construction projects to assure compliance with regulatory codes, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Coordinates with municipality building inspectors and term contract special inspectors.
- May supervise and direct teams to support the inspection and construction process.
- Composes and submits daily construction inspection reports including, but not limited to: project conditions, architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, site work, personnel counts, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, meetings, photos, delays, instructions from the project manager, correspondence sent, etc.
- Prepares correspondence addressing contract compliance and job inspections in reference to new building construction and existing warranties.
- Reviews and provides comments on plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, information bulletins, RFIs, field directives from design through project completion and closeout.
- Establishes and maintains files for all special and Municipality of Anchorage inspection reports.
- Checks and verifies all materials stored on site, periodically, for damage to crating, proper dunnage, and protection from the elements.
- Trains new employees on procedures and requirements of the job.
- Photographically documents pre-construction conditions, in-progress work, deficiencies, and non-conforming work, etc.
- Posts addendums, information bulletins, RFIs, change orders, etc. to plans and specifications.
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
