Civil Construction Inspector Senior

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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.

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 Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines.
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or project managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 10+ years of experience in construction and/or construction inspection of heavy civil infrastructure that may include: highways, bridges, buildings, or railroads.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Ability to communicate proficiently through verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to check layout and dimensions of work by utilizing basic tape measures, rules and other instruments.
• Ability to perform measurements and calculations necessary to determine quantity of work performed and materials required.
• Skills to perform basic mathematical calculations in geometry and algebra.
• Ability to compose reports with a daily log of construction activities, personnel assigned, equipment used, weather conditions, test performed/witnessed, and other information pertinent to the progress of the work utilizing computer programs, applications, or client preferred reporting software.
• Ability to navigate through outdoor construction sites by walking, navigating slopes, hills and other rough terrain or obstacles to facilitate completion of assigned tasks in all seasons and environmental conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and navigate structures of varying heights.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment necessary for performance of inspections and testing.
• Ability to Perform/Witness field…