Full-Time

Construction Inspector

Posted on 9/19/2025

Deadline 9/18/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$41.50/hr

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum of 10 years broad experience in construction and construction contracts, preferably in facilities and/or infrastructure
  • Current Colorado Driver’s License
  • Specialized Technical Knowledge (as required)
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of generally accepted standards of workmanship in construction/maintenance of facilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems
  • Knowledge of Government contracting terminology and applications
  • Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements (DOH, SWPPP, SWFWMD)
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Basic knowledge of EM-385
  • Ability to communicate ideas effectively with personnel at all levels
  • Knowledge of Government contracting terminology and applications
Responsibilities
  • Serves as construction representative, responsible for monitoring the contractor’s quality control and inspection program for construction of various facilities and infrastructure
  • Works with engineers, architects and technicians to help solve technical issues during design and makes sure constructability is a major factor in solutions. Review plans and specifications for clarity, completeness, and the ability to construct in accordance with applicable codes and permits
  • Help coordinate Pre-construction meetings with the Contracting Squadron including all interested parties to discuss scheduling, mission impacts, safety, relocation of occupants and any other concerns. Attends conference; briefs on contract plans/specifications and special requirements; answers questions regarding construction
  • Reviews and approves contractor progress schedules. Ensures that schedule is accurate, reasonable, in proper format, correctly sequenced, and that costs are properly allocated. For projects inspected for Air Force (AF), contractor progress schedules will be reviewed and approval recommended to the AF
  • Reviews contract Submittals, Requests for Information (RFI) and shop drawings. Coordinates with engineers/architects or answers RFI’s. Ensures that submittals and RFI’s responses comply with the Performance Work Statement. Inspects work in progress, ensuring materials and work procedures conform to contract specifications and design drawings
  • Inspects work daily, ensuring materials and work procedures conform to safety standards, contract specifications and plans. Collect photos of project activity and completes an AF 1477 filing the same into the project file
  • Review and approve contractor’s weekly progress reports (PR’s). Record actual percentage of work complete and accepted; essential for progress payments. For projects inspected for Air Force (AF) Contracting,
  • As customer requests or unforeseen conditions arise during construction not included in the contract the Inspector will assist the Project Engineer/Architect in preparing modifications to the contract including Statement of Work
  • When requested will attend and assist in negotiations of modifications and addendum
  • Attend and assist in negotiations of modifications and/or Delivery Orders
  • Conducts Pre-final and Final Inspections with the Contracting Squadron and Construction Flight Chief. Records inspection and follow up to ensure all corrections are completed
  • Completes contract close out of completed construction contracts and submits a Task Order Evaluation to the Construction Flight Chief and AF Coordinator
  • Responds to warranty submissions ensuring work is completed and satisfactory. Closes out Warranty report and submits to AF Coordinator
  • Performs secondary surveillance on projects managed by the Corps of Engineers when assigned and works directly with the Chief of Construction for all outages and shop support requests

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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