OSP Construction Inspector

Job Description

Identified as one of the top 100 fastest growing private businesses in San Diego by the SD Business Journal, HNM Systems is a rapidly growing, people-driven Communication Information and Emerging Technology staffing and consulting firm.

This position is primarily responsible for auditing a construction vendor's work to ensure that construction practices as well as the municipalities’ construction guidelines are met by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes quality control of construction by construction vendors for both aerial and underground construction methods.
• Attends preconstruction meetings with the construction vendors and municipalities.
• Spends most of their time in the field.
• Measures and audits work completed and approves payment for contractors.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and submits progress reports.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed, and materials used conform to specifications.
  
  

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable for minimizing capital and expenses by auditing the construction vendors' work and signing off on the footages that are billed for by the construction vendor.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Intellectual
• Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organization
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Self-management
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• BUSINESS RELATED CONTACTS: Municipal Inspector, OSP Engineer from other utilities, site Foreman and workers from Construction Company
• QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Internet Software; Time Reporting System; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word) and Electronic Mail Software (Gmail).
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid, unrestricted drivers license
• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Three to five years of experience with underground and aerial telecommunications construction.
• SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT:
• Measuring wheel
• Tape measure
• Height stick
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• 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 fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay rate range: $33.00 to $35.00, DOE
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Supplemental Insurance through Aflac, & 401K plan
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

Company Description

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.