Job Title: Concrete Inspector

Job Description

We are seeking an ICC Special Inspector with over two years of experience and a reinforced concrete certification. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with a geotechnical engineering or materials testing company. The role involves performing testing, inspection, and field observations during construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and asphalt paving.
• Inspect and review construction sites for compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and interact with contractors in the field.
• Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed by various contractors, indicating compliance or non-compliance.
• Coordinate with the department manager regarding the progress of projects.
• Transport material samples and move nuclear densometer, lifting up to 50lbs.
• Carry nuclear densometer (25lbs) short distances.

Essential Skills

• Concrete inspection and testing.
• Material testing expertise.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification.
• ICC (International Code Council) certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience in construction or concrete inspection.
• Experience with reinforced concrete.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete testing and reinforced concrete.
• OBOA or WABO certification or ability to obtain it within a few months.
• Nuclear Density Gauge training and certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of one of the following certificates: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I.
• One of the following ICC Certifications: Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Pre-stressed/Post-tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel Bolting, Structural Steel Welding.
• AWS-CWI Welding with construction inspection experience is a plus.
• OBOA (Oregon Building Officials Association), WABO (WA Association of Building Officials), or ODOT Certifications are a plus.

Work Environment

The role is predominantly field-based, with 90% of time spent on various construction sites around Portland. Travel outside of Portland is not required but encouraged. Successful advancement in the role may lead to assignment at a single job site. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, access to continuing education through Udemy, 360 performance feedback, and paid time off. The company vehicle will be provided for site visits.