Seasonal Construction Inspector

Overview

Group: Construction Solutions
Position: Seasonal Construction Inspector
Location: Cleveland / Akron, OH and surrounding areas
Job :
Category/Group: Construction Inspection Group
Employment Type: Temporary with Benefits

The Seasonal Construction Inspector supports construction inspection activities during the active construction season, typically from early spring through early winter.

• Inspect construction work on transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects to document conformity to construction standards and specifications.
• Perform daily field observations, quantity measurements, and documentation of contractor activities.
• Assist with basic material sampling and testing (concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates) per INDOT/ODOT procedures.
• Record data in daily work reports, field books, and supporting documentation systems.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, clients, and project staff.
• Report safety concerns, non-conforming work, and field issues promptly.
• Use construction documentation tools such as AASHTOWare Project or Appia, after training.
• Maintain accurate photographic documentation of field activities.
• Assist full-time inspection staff with additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in civil engineering, construction technology, or related fields preferred.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience, ideally for transportation projects.
• Ability to read plans and interpret basic construction details.
• Strong communication, documentation, and observational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office;
  Bluebeam familiarity preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• ODOT inspection-related certifications, preferred but not required.

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind 100% of the time.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time while performing field inspections or attending project meetings 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds 10% of the time.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach as required to observe and inspect construction work 100% of the time.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel to various job sites and client meetings 100% of the time.
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe construction activities, read plans/specifications, and communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and clients 100% of the time.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, testing equipment, and standard office equipment 100% of the time.
• Ability to walk and/or stand on uneven terrain as well as up/down/across slopes 100% of the time.