Architectural Inspector

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Architect in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Verify the quality of finishes and materials used in the project, ensuring that they meet the specified standards and project requirements. This involves examining the finishes, such as surface preparation, paint, or surface coatings, to check for proper application, smoothness, color consistency, and absence of defects.
• Ensure that the installations of finishes, joineries, doors, windows, hardscaping, facade, walls, ceilings, and tiles comply with the approved shop drawings and the relevant industry standards.
• Examine the installation of finishes, such as tiles, flooring, glazing, GRC, and wall claddings, to confirm that they are correctly installed, aligned, and secured. The inspector shall check their adhesion, grouting, jointing, and overall workmanship.
• Inspect the surface preparations and verify that they are smooth, free from debris, and adequately primed or sealed, checking materials compatibilities.
• Inspect materials and installations for fire resistance, acoustic performance, and moisture protection.
• Be familiar with electronic documentation systems (ASite, Aconex, etc.) and manage the snag/desnag process for his discipline.
• Interface with the public, especially residents and business owners adjacent to the work, to mitigate construction impacts.
• Oversee and inspect all architectural work to ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
• Follow-up with the contractor and support coordination with the utility authority regarding connections whenever required.
• Ensure that project quality control procedures are used for construction supervision works and monitor them for improvement.
• Monitor and coordinate all contractors' activities for this discipline.
• Perform works inspection requests and material inspection requests on a daily basis.
• Support the Site Architect in reviewing submittals from project inception to close-out.
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Review and interpret discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Provide resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinate application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Ensure that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.
• Organize the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.
• Initiate and maintain records, back charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Check that materials delivered to site are appropriately stored and report discrepancies.
• Inspect the construction of temporary and permanent works to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and approved shop drawings and submittals.
• Prepare daily logs and reports. Maintain records of inspections made, tests performed, work executed, etc. Perform all work in accordance with the Contract Administration Procedures Manual.
• Observe site safety and quality practices and the progress of the work. Report any concerns.
• Photo/Video record site progress and observations.
• Perform all other duties given by the direct manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience on large scale projects.
• Revit and other software packages are an advantage.
• Regional experience.
• ADM and DM registration is preferred.
• Must be aware of local applicable building codes requirements (ADIBC, ADCD (FLS), etc.).
• A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity, discipline, or team of moderate size and complexity.