What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector position at H.W. Lochner, Inc.?
Job Details
Expectations
The change you want is within reach.
Lochner is a nationwide organization of civil and structural engineers, urban planners, environmental specialists, inspectors, and support professionals – all devoted to providing valuable professional services that enhance people’s lives through sustainable infrastructure.
As a nationally recognized firm, employing 600 professionals in 35 offices in 16 states. As our firm continues to grow, one factor always remains a constant: our commitment to provide our clients with the highest level of expertise and the highest quality service. The Lochner tradition of excellence and stability rests firmly on our nearly seven decades of accomplishments – ranging from policy analysis, through planning and environmental studies, design, and construction engineering and inspection services.
That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.
We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career.
As a teammate that is driven to be a true contributor, as a professional committed to excellence and growth, and as a person who values integrity, respect, and communication. You are looking for a firm that is large enough to win complex, extensive projects, yet small enough to provide the coaching, exposure to a variety of work, and authentic culture you desire. You’re interested in making a difference which is why you are seeking a firm that does public sector projects, ensuring your work has a positive impact on the communities in which we live.
Here’s how this position contributes to our local team:
Requirements:
- Inspects and monitors field work activities on projects for conformance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Checks lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard surveying and field measuring equipment.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
- Monitors highway work zones and traffic control setups for conformance with contract requirements
- Tests and/or samples materials
Basic Skills:
- In process of learning how to read plans and specifications for field application
- How to use Excel/Word to fill out Inspector Daily Reports
- Learning to communicate with field personnel
- Learning to introduce himself/herself to stakeholders/neighborhoods/businesses
- Learning to fill out a Field Note Record/Pay Note
- Learning to track quantities
- Learning to do Field Material Verifications
- Beginning to learn the WSDOT Construction Manual and field application
- Basic Math Skills
- Problem Solving
- How the Organization Chart Works
- Understanding who is allowed to be/perform onsite
- Working directly under a Sr. Inspector for Training
- Beginning to learn how to track force accounts
- How to read/use the Record of Materials
- Learning to use photos to track the project
- Understanding Rudimentary Construction Sequencing
- Learning to use multiple bid item schedules
- Beginning to learn Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage: Wage Rate Interviews
- Understanding Stationing
- Leaning when and how to schedule Materials Testing
- Learning what Field Work Directives/RFIs/Change Orders/Force Accounts are
Advanced Skills:
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Understand how the bid items are measured and paid
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Understand Special Provisions and their application
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Ability to write a Pay Note with few corrections
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Ability to use the Construction Manual with direction
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Ability to write (Inspector Daily Report) IDR from the field as work progresses
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Ability to use photos to document the project in IDR and daily progress photos
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Work collaboratively with Resident Engineer (RE) & Documentation to understand Field Work Directives and how to enforce them with Contractor
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Ability to build rapport with Contractor
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How to read Construction Staking
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Basic understanding of Construction Sequencing/Schedule
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Know when to use neat line vs. average calculations
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Know how to measure specific type of materials
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Basic understanding of electrical work/utilities
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Problem solving skills for more complex situations
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Ability to understand HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) paving and how to estimate quantities
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Learning how to use a Smart Level
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Basic understanding of LAG (Local Agency Guidelines) Manual and material testing frequency
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Learning when and how to schedule Materials Testing
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Basic understanding of shoring and extra excavation
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Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of work.
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Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned
Commitment
Lochner is an innovative company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
Lochner combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package.
Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), & Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- 401(k) Retirement with Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education & Training Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- Giving Back community service initiative
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Lochner celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.