Senior Construction Inspector

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Lead field observation and documentation for infrastructure that keeps Colorado’s rural communities strong.

• Location:
  
  Colorado Springs, Colorado, with frequent statewide travel
• Compensation: $75,000 to $110,000, DOE
• Travel:
  Out-of-town assignments may require four to five days of travel per week

Since 1978, GMS, Inc., Consulting Engineers has served small and rural Colorado communities by listening to their needs and helping plan, design, and construct infrastructure that supports their long-term vitality.

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The Senior Construction Inspector serves as GMS’s experienced on-site representative during construction of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway infrastructure. Working closely with contractors, municipal clients, and GMS engineers, this position independently observes and documents construction, anticipates field issues, supports timely resolution, and helps guide projects from initial mobilization through final completion.

• Observe and document construction for general conformance with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare complete, accurate daily reports, photographs, quantity records, testing documentation, and other project records.
• Lead or actively participate in project progress meetings with contractors, clients, and GMS staff.
• Track construction progress and installed quantities; review contractor payment applications and provide quantity documentation to the project engineer.
• Recognize nonconforming work, construction conflicts, and potential schedule or cost impacts and promptly coordinate them with the project engineer.
• Evaluate routine field conditions, recommend practical solutions, and assist the project team in resolving issues while maintaining professional working relationships.
• Coordinate materials testing, review test results for completeness, and confirm that required documentation is maintained.
• Review construction plans, specifications, submittals, requests for information, change documentation, and other project requirements applicable to field activities.
• Coordinate and document substantial-completion inspections, punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout.
• Maintain redlined field drawings documenting observed construction changes for preparation of record drawings.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, municipal staff, property owners, citizens, and GMS team members.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and quality review for less-experienced construction inspectors when assigned.
• Help maintain consistent construction-observation and documentation practices across GMS projects.
• Travel to project sites throughout Colorado and work out of town as project assignments require.

The contractor remains responsible for construction means and methods, sequencing, and jobsite safety. The inspector reports observed issues to the project engineer and does not independently authorize changes to the work.

• You enjoy fieldwork and are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• You take pride in accurate, thorough documentation and getting the details right.
• You communicate calmly and professionally with people in a wide range of situations.
• You enjoy collaborating with field personnel and engineers to solve problems.
• You exercise sound judgment, remain composed during disagreements, and know when an issue must be elevated to the project engineer.
• You can organize multiple priorities, maintain complete project records, and follow issues through resolution.
• You are comfortable mentoring less-experienced inspectors and setting a professional example in the field.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, utility, roadway, or related construction inspection.
• Valid driver’s license and…