Construction Inspector - Transportation

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Location:

Centennial, CO 80112;
The ideal candidate would be in Centennial, CO or surrounding area in order to facilitate easy access to clients and projects. Willingness to temporarily travel to project sites across Colorado with weekend travel home would be preferred.

Compensation range: $27.00 - $45.00 per hour. This position is considered non‑exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

We are looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to join our growing team in Colorado. You will work directly with our construction managers and project engineers to observe and inspect transportation construction projects.

• Developing and maintaining effective and efficient documentation throughout the project in a timely manner including but not limited to writing daily reports (including photos) and summarizing construction activity and other important information for the day
• Inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating construction work to ensure compliance with all codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and contract/project specifications by reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance, project requirements, and safety regulations, and comparing them with construction in progress
• Evaluating construction materials (such as concrete, aggregates, pavements, and soils) and measuring dimensions and elevations against construction plans and schematics, etc.
• Observing and evaluating construction activities for general conformance to contract documents
• Using standard inspection tools including measuring tape, smart level, measuring wheel, soils probe, mobile devices, metering devices, and other test equipment to perform inspections
• Presenting feedback on findings and working collaboratively with others to resolve issues
• Wearing proper personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Reporting any unsafe conditions to your supervisor or member of management
• Continuously monitoring compliance with safety, health, and hazard requirements by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions while on construction site

• A minimum of 2 years transportation construction inspection experience with public agencies. Direct experience with Colorado Department of Transportation or Colorado Local Agency projects is preferred.
• Relevant inspection certificates (e.g., OSHA 10‑hr Construction Safety, CDOT Basics, Soils, Asphalt & Concrete Paving, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Work Zone Traffic Control).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, cloud‑based file servers, and GIS asset management software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing
• Mature interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self‑motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Able to complete tasks while working remotely from equipped vehicle or project field office

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basis Partners is a Colorado‑based, people‑, team‑, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry.

We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride.

It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live.

At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that…