Waterproofing Inspector

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• Inspect all waterproofing materials upon delivery to verify product quality, expiry dates, and compliance with project specifications.

• Verify that installation crews are properly trained and certified for waterproofing application and safety requirements.

• Monitor surface preparation to ensure substrates are properly cleaned, dry, and prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.

• Inspect mixing and preparation procedures for waterproofing products, where applicable.

• Verify the correct installation and application methods for the specified waterproofing system.

• Check that waterproofing materials are installed to the specified thickness, coverage, and project requirements.

• Inspect membrane overlaps, seams, joints, and connections to ensure proper installation and bonding.

• Inspect waterproofing details around pipes, penetrations, corners, construction joints, and other interfaces.

• Conduct and/or witness required quality tests, including adhesion and other applicable waterproofing tests, as specified by the project requirements.

• Document inspection activities through photographs, test results, inspection records, and daily inspection reports.

• Identify deficiencies and non-conformances and follow up on the required corrective actions.

• Verify that completed waterproofing works are properly protected from damage during subsequent construction activities.

• Maintain complete inspection records and coordinate with the project management team regarding progress, quality, and compliance status.

• Ensure that waterproofing works are carried out in accordance with approved project specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and manufacturer's recommendations.

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant waterproofing inspection experience.

• Strong experience in substructure waterproofing works.

• Experience with TPO/FPO membrane waterproofing systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with Sika waterproofing systems and Henkel.

• Good knowledge of waterproofing installation methods, inspection procedures, testing, and quality requirements.

• Ability to identify defects and non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.

• Ability to prepare inspection reports and maintain proper quality documentation.

• Experience working on major construction/infrastructure projects is preferred.