Field Construction Inspector – Transportation Projects

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Chicago, IL - 130 East Randolph
• Compensation: USD 92,000 - USD 122,000 - yearly

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AECOM is actively seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-Level Construction Inspector to support major transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Chicago area. This position will play an important role in supporting construction quality, materials testing, and field operations for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), municipalities, counties, and other public and private clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys working in the field and wants to contribute to high-profile transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Chicago region. The role will provide exposure to roadway, bridge, structural, and other transportation construction projects, with an emphasis on construction materials testing, quality control, field documentation, and coordination with project teams.

In this role, you will work closely with inspectors, engineers, contractors, laboratory personnel, and agency representatives to monitor construction activities and help ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong field experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage multiple project needs in an active construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, aggregate, soil, and other transportation construction materials.
• Support materials testing and quality control activities associated with roadway, bridge, structural, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Collect, label, transport, and track material samples between active construction sites and testing laboratories.
• Conduct field observations and inspections to verify construction activities conform to project plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support construction materials testing and documentation for IDOT, CDOT, municipal, county, and other transportation agency projects.
• Maintain accurate testing records, inspection reports, daily reports, sample logs, and other project documentation.
• Assist project inspectors, engineers, and quality control personnel with monitoring construction activities and documenting project progress.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and project managers regarding testing schedules, sample collection, and project needs.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control activities for roadway, bridge, structural,…