Construction Building Inspector

• Contract
• Duration: 18-20 months
• Schedule: 50+ hours/week

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Building Inspector for a contract role on a greenfield oil and gas project in Corpus Christi, Texas. This project involves the construction of a large administrative building, and the ideal candidate should have a strong background in building inspection, with specific expertise in international building codes, international plumbing codes, fire safety, QA/QC, reading design documents, and construction completion and handover quality documents. The role requires a thorough understanding of Instruction and Test Plans (ITP) and a solid foundation in field inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive inspections throughout all phases of the construction of a large administrative building on an oil and gas project.
• Ensure compliance with international building codes, international plumbing codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Review and interpret construction design documents, blueprints, and schematics to verify alignment with approved plans.
• Implement and oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes to maintain construction quality standards.
• Monitor and enforce safety regulations, ensuring adherence to best practices in the oil and gas industry.
• Conduct field inspections, identifying deviations from plans, code violations, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to address inspection findings and ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee the completion and handover quality documentation, including Instruction and Test Plans (ITP).

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in building inspection, with a focus on oil and gas projects.
• Local to the Corpus Christi area, as no per diem is available.
• In-depth knowledge of international building codes, international plumbing codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction design documents, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong foundation in QA/QC processes within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with construction completion and handover quality documents.
• Experience with Instruction and Test Plans (ITP) and their implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams.
• Proven track record of conducting thorough field inspections and ensuring compliance with industry standards.