Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

Job Description – Senior Transportation Construction Inspector (189424)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence.

Our construction professionals—Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists—bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations.

HDR is looking for Senior Construction Inspectors to join our South Carolina Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in any of the following locations:
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC. They will be inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix, and pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction. They will also inspect roadway and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill;

traffic control and erosion control devices. They will perform complex calculations and computations, as well as contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Night and/or weekend work may be required as dictated by client project needs.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction inspection for transportation projects.
• Must have considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway and bridge construction.
• Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry and trigonometry.
• Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications.
• Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.
• Local candidates are preferred.
• SCDOT certifications, other DOT certifications or the ability to get is most preferred.
• LI‑SM1.

• High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma).
• A minimum of 5 years experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• This position typically…