Construction Jobs in Charleston, SC

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Davenergy is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector Professional to support ongoing federal construction projects at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The Construction Inspector will provide on-site inspection, construction management support, and contractor oversight to ensure compliance with design documents, safety standards, and government requirements across multiple phases of construction.

• Conduct daily construction inspections of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems to verify compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies, unsafe conditions, code violations, or deviations from design documents.
• Monitor contractor work schedules and activities; identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change order proposals.
• Maintain complete and organized records of construction progress, including photographs, logs, and daily reports.
• Provide quality assurance oversight and support field commissioning activities.
• Participate in review of project risks, value engineering decisions, and scope modifications.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on construction status, risks, schedule adherence, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and site safety protocols; complete required safety reporting.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of general construction practices, construction documentation, and inspection protocols.
• Experience interpreting and applying building codes, specifications, and construction industry standards.
• Proficient in handling submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document and present technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with construction management tools such as Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, or similar platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and interface effectively with contractors, designers, and government representatives.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and risk identification on federal construction sites.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate's Degree, completion of a trade school program, or formal construction apprenticeship is required.
• In lieu of education, 14 years of directly related experience in construction inspection may be substituted.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction inspection and contractor oversight, including work on facility renovations or vertical construction projects.
• Must have completed a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings, specifications, and interpreting scope of work documents.

Communication, Language, and Software Skills

• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be prepared to encounter all construction site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and be physically capable of traversing sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions. Must possess the physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout the course of construction.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits

• Accident Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Medical Bridge
• Critical Illness

Any and all job offers are contingent pending work status eligibility and passing a federal government background check