Kitchell is currently looking to add a Quality Inspector with commercial building experience to join our Texas Division in Houston, Texas. The Quality Inspector is responsible for providing primary quality efforts on projects as assigned which include inspection and documentation, technical research, and standards interpretation.
This position will have oversight for both our Austin and Houston offices. Travel will be 50% daily travel with less than 10% of overnight travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
General
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Provide primary Quality efforts on projects as assigned which include inspection and documentation, technical research, and standards interpretation.
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Spends approximately 20% of the time in the office, and the remaining 80% of the time out in the field.
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Participates in department and project meetings, publishes meeting notes, and performs topical follow-ups.
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Participates in assigned classes and training events.
Construction Phase
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Conduct Quality Inspections as assigned.
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Prepare project inspection reports.
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Assist project teams with detail and submittal reviews.
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Assist in preparation of and attend Pre-Assembly Meetings.
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Observe and document assembly testing when assigned.
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Participate in project document management.
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Update project schedules and communicate status updates.
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Review project Inspection Reports produced by Quality Inspectors I & II.
Pursuit, Preconstruction and Constructability Phase
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Assist senior staff with site walks, assembly reviews, and documentation reviews as required.
Forensic Phase
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Assist senior staff with site walks, assembly reviews and documentation reviews as required.
Education and Experience
Required
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High School Diploma or GED.
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A minimum of 10 years of employment in construction with a minimum of 5 years of employment in construction quality.
Equivalent Education
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Associate's degree (any) and 8 years of construction experience.
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Trade school completion or Certification (any) and 8 years of construction experience with a minimum of 5 years in construction quality.
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Bachelor's degree (any) and 6 years of construction experience with a minimum of 5 years in quality.
Travel Requirement
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Employees may travel up to 50% of the time including multi-day and out-of-state travel.
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Valid Motor Vehicle License, clean record with no restrictions or suspensions.
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Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
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Have and maintain the proper identification required for domestic (US) air travel.
About Our Company
Kitchell is an employee-owned company with a nearly 70-year history in general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture and myriad other services within the built environment. Our employee-owners manage projects from main offices in Arizona, California and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth with in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring and cross-training opportunities. We prefer to grow from within, building careers and financial stability through long-term ownership. We are consistently ranked among the top places to work, attributable to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits including profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, 401(k), business travel assistance and insurance, discounted auto and homeowners insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs and much more.
Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.