Construction Inspector

Overview

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Inspector to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Northeast Indiana for a top civil engineering and surveying client. This individual will serve as the onsite presence ensuring contractor compliance with INDOT and LPA standards, performing inspections, documentation, and materials testing. They will play a key role in monitoring quality, supporting project engineers, and maintaining accurate project records.

This role offers strong growth potential as the team expands and begins securing more state and municipal construction work.

• Perform daily onsite inspections for INDOT + LPA transportation projects
• Monitor contractor work, materials, workmanship, and compliance
• Read/interpret plans, specs, standard drawings, permits
• Maintain INDOT-compliant field diaries, photos, quantity reports
• Enter data into INDOT Site Manager
• Perform or coordinate materials testing (soil, asphalt, concrete)
• Inspect erosion control and SWPPP/MOT compliance
• Communicate daily with contractors, engineers, INDOT staff, and PMs
• Assist with RFIs, field issues, progress meetings, and project documentation
• Support preparation of pay apps, change orders, summaries
• May guide junior inspectors on some projects
• Work hours may vary with construction schedule (early mornings, occasional nights/weekends, but currently minimal OT)
• Travel within ~1 hour of Fort Wayne; company vehicle + credit card provided

• 5+ years Construction Inspector experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong reliability and professionalism with clients/contractors
• Experience with:
• Onsite daily inspections
• Reading construction plans, specs, and standard drawings
• Daily diaries, pay item quantities, photo documentation
• Basic algebra + construction calculations
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, on uneven terrain, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to obtain full INDOT Certified Technician credentials (all 6 tests)
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions
• Existing INDOT certs (Soils, Asphalt, Concrete)
• INDOT Site Manager experience
• Experience with INDOT or LPA transportation projects
• Materials testing (soil compaction, asphalt, concrete testing)
• Coursework or degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management
• Experience leading or mentoring junior inspectors

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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