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Freese and Nichols is seeking an Electrical Inspector in Austin, TX. As an Electrical Inspector, you will be responsible for observing construction on a variety of transportation, water, wastewater and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. The Electrical Inspector may provide guidance to other Construction Representatives. The role is primarily focused on electrical discipline, however, may include other areas of construction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Observe and inspect ongoing electrical work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee construction record keeping activities by providing photographic records, preparing daily reports, recommending payments to contractors, conducting schedule update reviews, and reviewing proposed change orders.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
• Provide information to Project Manager/Construction Manager regarding the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreements.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other employees.
• Read and understand contract documents to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 10+ years relevant experience in the commercial / industrial electrical field.
• Proficiency using project management information systems (Example: Autodesk BIM360, e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, Procore, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, SmartSheet, Primavera P6, etc.).

License/Certification:

• Licensed Journeyman, Master or Inspector
• Other applicable to the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in related field.
• Ability to obtain CMAA certificate within one year.

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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