Special Inspector

Overview

Join one of Crain's BEST PLACES TO WORK in NYC, RAND Engineering & Architecture! Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a 115-person Manhattan-based firm that designs, specifies, and administers restoration, upgrade, and adaptive re-use programs on behalf of owners, managers, and co-op and condo boards. RAND is seeking a qualified, motivated, and entrepreneurial Inspector to help assist in the performance of Special, Progress, and Energy Inspections across all the teams pections will take place on a vast variety of projects, such as Capital Improvement Programs, FISP Repairs, Sidewalk Vault Replacements, Parking Garage Repair Programs, Mechanical Upgrades, and Interior Renovations.

RAND is committed to keeping RAND a place where employees care about what they do and how they do it—in short, a firm they feel proud to work for.

• Perform Special/Progress/Energy Inspections on current and upcoming projects throughout the NYC metro area, NJ, Long Island, and Westchester.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret all construction plans/drawings, specifications, project schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and other project/contract documents, and perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all referenced documents, building codes, and industry standards.
• Must be able to maintain meticulous records, including field notes, and prepare inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Must have familiarity with the latest building codes, code-mandated construction compliance items, and industry standards.
• Must be available to attend Pre-Construction Meetings, Progress Meetings, and progress and final inspections.
• Must be able to immediately communicate all non-conformance items to the attention of the contractors, RAND Project Manager, and the Applicant of Record.
• Must be able to communicate daily with project managers, contractors, and other Special Inspectors regarding the project status, inspection planning, and Special Inspection schedules.
• Must have the ability to coordinate/communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues, clients, and project teams regarding construction project activities.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be punctual and efficient.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to comfortably maneuver through active construction sites at existing and new buildings, including crawl spaces, cellars/basements, interior spaces, facades, roofs, bulkheads, etc. and will be expected to perform inspections from suspended and supported (pipe) scaffolding, including ladders, baker scaffolds, and boom lifts.
• Must have ability to perform multiple inspections on a daily basis.
• Must have the ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, both with internally and externally parties.
• Must be able to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit in finding Special Inspection opportunities that support billing metrics.
• Must have an understanding of the importance of utilization rates, billable hours, and profitability.

• Active certifications for all or some of the following credentials:
• ICC Concrete Special Inspector
• ACI Concrete Inspector
• ICC Masonry Special Inspector
• ICC Steel Bolting Special Inspector
• ICC Steel Welding Special Inspector
• AWS Steel Welding Inspector
• ICC Mechanical Systems Special Inspector
• ICC Sprayed Fire Resistant Materials Special Inspector
• Must have experience performing all or some of the following Special/Progress/Energy Inspections:
• Chimneys and Vents
• Heating Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Standpipe Systems
• Concrete Cast-In-Place
• Structural Stability - Alterations of Existing Buildings
• Structural Steel - Details
• Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
• Structural Steel - Welding
• Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS)
• Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints - Firestop
• Masonry
• Post-Installed Anchors (Concrete & Masonry)
• Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
• Wall Panels, Curtain Walls & Veneers
• Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
• Energy Code Compliance (Commercial & Residential)
• Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
• Footing and Foundation
• Lowest Floor Elevation
• Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
• Structural Wood Frame
• Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications:
• 4-Hour Supported (Pipe) Scaffold User
• 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User
• Must have documented proof of minimum relevant experience and certifications to perform the above-cited Special/Progress/Energy Inspections as required by the building codes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering preferred, but not required if candidate has relevant experience and certifications, as required by the building codes.
• Registered Architect and/or Professional Engineer licensed in the States of New York and New Jersey is a plus, although not a requirement if qualified through supplemental education/certifications/experience.

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