Special Inspector

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full Time - Special Inspector who will work in Puerto Rico and shall be responsible for assessing special cases of work non-compliance and construction-related complaints or appeals. They will also assist in damage assessments requiring special engineering considerations for out of the ordinary conditions that may require specialized knowledge and attention to determine if repairs can or cannot be performed in a way that assures overall safety and integrity of the structures.

Primary Location:

• Live within a commutable distance to Isabela, Guaynabo or Ponce, PR.
• Work in an Office Environment with a team.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assessing special cases of work non-compliance and construction-related complaints or appeals.
• Assists in damage assessment and scoping site walks requiring special engineering considerations for extraordinary conditions that may require specialized knowledge and attention to determine if repairs can or cannot be performed in a way that assures overall safety and integrity of the structure.
• Perform a 2nd review to construction scopes previously approved by QA/QC team.
• Lead construction milestone inspection process in coordination with PRDOH Construction Managers.
• Review of Construction Milestone Inspections Pre-Inspection Packages and Reports.
• Review Relocation Award HQS Inspection Reports.
• Provide technical support on construction consultations or reconsiderations submitted by case management team.
• Ensure all reconstruction or edification are in compliance with the last revision (2018) of the Puerto Rico Building Code.
• In common accordance with the Safety Department, be part for the preparation of safety plans for construction critical activities.
• Create policies and procedures for construction activities in compliance with the guidelines of the Puerto Rico CDBG-DR Program, Puerto Rico Housing Department and HUD.
• Supervise all construction activities and follow up of complying with the completion dates.
• Assist with construction process close outs.
• Ability to do the following:
  • Maintain confidentiality of program information.
  • Apply the requirements, policies, and procedures of the disaster housing program.
  • Articulate details of the program in person, over the phone, and in written communication in a manner that is understandable by the client.
  • Use analytical skills to interpret and evaluate information.
  • Review technical documents in an efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in local construction.
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Architect.
• Membership: Active - Puerto Rico Professional College of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Additional Information:

• Office Locations: Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.

Benefits and more:

• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity. All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation. IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email [email protected] with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.