Third Party Inspector

Job Details: Job Location: Bradenton, FL - Bradenton, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Construction, JOB SUMMARY: Specialty Inspectors, LLC is currently looking for energetic, driven, and hardworking individuals to join our growing team. The Third-Party Inspector is responsible for conducting daily field inspections and soil density testing for residential projects in the assigned area, involving visual inspections during various stages of construction to confirm compliance with the approved design plans, documenting the observed conditions, and completing inspection reports. This is a field position and travel within the assigned area is required. Prospective applicants must have keen attention to detail, be self-driven, be able to read blueprints and construction documents, understand construction methods and best practices, work independently, work on multiple projects concurrently, and produce accurate results while meeting deadlines.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Perform visual inspections of residential construction in accordance with client requirements and company standards  Coordinate with Operations team to update inspection status and for timely completion; and inform Operations team and clients of pass/fail inspection results  Perform soil density testing on compacted soils for building pads  Prepare and maintain all required records and reports  Work with Operations team and clients to establish daily inspection schedules based on inspection types, locality, and priority  Assist with other inspection services and/or field materials testing as assigned  Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients   Escalate client concerns to immediate supervisor for prompt resolution ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Coordinate with internal cross-departmental teams, clients, and other stakeholders  Attends continuing education training sessions, including voluntary, mandatory, and those required to maintain certifications  Submits timely and accurate mileage, job costing, and other financial reporting  Monitors, reviews, and responds to all communication (email, phone, voicemail) in timely manner  Adhere to all company policies and procedures  Adhere to company communication standards  Maintains and protects all company equipment and supplies  Perform virtual inspections as assigned Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  Detail oriented  Ability to describe in detail observations made at a job site  Ability to read blueprints and other construction documents  Good understanding of residential construction materials and methods including concrete, masonry, wood framing, and stucco  Strong interpersonal skills  Clear and effective oral and written communication skills  Good time-management and organizational skills  Excellent record-keeping abilities  Professional and team orientated   Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook   Computer skills, including typing or browsing  Ability and willingness to travel in assigned area  Must be able to operate and use basic equipment (i.e.: hard hats, eye and hearing protection, ladders, general hand-held tools such as levels flashlights, tape measurer, and similar tools.)  Must be able to work in extreme climate conditions  Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; walk, bend, reach, and climb in a job site setting   Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or equivalent is required  5 years minimum of construction-related experience is required  Minimum, ICC Building Inspector Certifications (B1 and B2)  Possess OSHA 30-hour certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire  Current driver’s license, clean driving record