Construction Inspector

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Full Time Aurora, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $ Annually

CMT is looking for multiple Construction Inspectors to hire for infrastructure projects in the Chicagoland area. Team members may be observing and recording activities on the Contractor’s construction progress in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be self-directed, capable of performing independent tasks as well as supporting multidisciplinary teams. You should demonstrate a passion and be actively engaged in the construction industry with a focus on the successful delivery of projects that meet our clients’ needs.

The candidate may perform inspections services for more than one project at various sites therefore flexibility and adaptability are important to this role.

Construction Inspector - Chicagoland

Why Join CMT?

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for communities across the country. At CMT, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact—while enjoying opportunities for growth, leadership, and long-term career development.

Position Overview

CMT is seeking motivated Construction Inspection professionals to join our team in Northern Illinois. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on water resource-related infrastructure projects while developing technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership potential, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Inspector, under the supervision of the Resident Engineer, will be responsible for:

• Working at an active construction site in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Observing and inspecting stored materials and construction activities on active project construction sites, monitoring conformance with the contract documents including drawings, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
• Notifying the appropriate Resident Engineer of contractor non-conformance and completing documentation as to the satisfactory completion of inspection or quality assurance test activities.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities and providing updates to the Resident Engineer.
• Tabulating quantities and measuring dimensions of construction features.
• Preparing documents and maintaining files of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.
• Following inspection processes and procedures outlined in the guidance documents and manuals provided by the Resident Engineer.
• Performing duties above under the supervision of the Resident Engineer during either the regular shift or swing shift (i.e. second shift) as needed to accommodate the contractors’ work schedules.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by the Resident Engineer.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience overall. (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Valid Drivers License

Required Skills

• Experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects in a Construction Inspection role overseeing construction progress, site management, permitting requirements, code…