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Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. 

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder is seeking a qualified, responsible candidate for the position of ICC-Certified Special Inspector to perform inspection and testing duties on a variety of projects within the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area. We need inspectors who are comfortable being actively engaged on construction sites performing special inspections and testing of construction materials in the field.  This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company.

At Kleinfelder, we provide opportunities for each person to use their expertise and talents, grow professionally, and make an impact each and every day. We know our employees' commitment, pride, and passion contributes to the success of the company and to the successes of our clients. Hard work should reap rewards and build for the future-yours and ours.

In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.);
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity, to development your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on resume building projects; then we want to talk to you!

Kleinfelder recognizes our staff as the key to our success. Our employees are the backbone of an integrated company that provides innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for our clients. Accordingly, we partner with our staff to establish and achieve career development goals designed to build your professional experience and technical confidence by helping you obtain additional inspection and testing certifications.

The ideal candidate for this role of Special Inspector should have the following certifications or experience (or able to obtain within the first three months):

• 0 - 3 years' experience in the construction industry as a technician or inspector
• Radiation Safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge with soil density testing experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
• ICC Reinforced Concrete certification
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

In addition to the above required certifications, hiring preference will be given to those with any of the following desired certifications:

• Additional ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Soils, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding).
• CCBD Approvals

This position requires the ability to:

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
• Operate equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic nondestructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction of buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Perform testing on construction materials including, soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, and paving. 
• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Provide daily phone calls to Project Managers to inform them of daily progress of the project.
• Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.
• Implementation of the Client's Project Management Plan, KLF's Quality Management Plan, contract documents, and the local jurisdiction's requirements.
• Contribute to building a high-performing team by mentoring and supporting the Owner's team within the scope of work's space.
• Support the Owner's quality team by consulting the project's team leading effective cross-functional communication.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience (as detailed above).

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME