Civil Construction Inspector; Highway & Roads

Overview

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Civil Construction Inspector II, we’ll count on you to:

• In the role of Civil Construction Inspector (Highways & Roads), perform the following functions and responsibilities: assist the Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office engineering work including but not limited to inspection of non-structural construction operations; inspection of traffic control system compliance; contract change order (CCO) preparation, review, and analysis; and Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement.
• Review, inspect, and approve traffic control systems, including lane closures, in accordance with Caltrans standards and requirements.
• Coordinate with personnel reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control system work; ensure one (1) year demonstrated experience in such work.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with equipment used in roadway construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering.
• Apply knowledge of computers and software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others);
  Primavera Project Planner (P3, P6) and Sure Trak;
  Scheduler Analyzer Pro; and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication and supervision principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge with monitoring labor compliance; knowledge of subcontracting laws and policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business requirements including determining Commercially Useful Function (CUF) of a contractor or material supplier.
• Demonstrate knowledge with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual.
• Maintain proper background clearance when performing work on or near the rail system, as necessary.
• Assist Resident Engineers in preparation of the Dispute Review Board (DRB) and Dispute Resolution Advisor (DRA) position papers and meetings.
• Assist Resident Engineers to respond to preliminary claim findings and prepare for DRB and DRA.
• Prepare Claims files, documents and reports.
• Keep complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in highway/roadway construction…