Construction Inspector

Washington, USA

Were seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels to support large, complex transit capital programs, including light rail and bus corridors, stations, tunnels, elevated guideway, trackwork, and rail systems, delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. These roles verify that installed work conforms to the contract documents, submittals, requests for information, and applicable codes and design standards, and produce the daily field record that the project relies on when quantities, changes, and claims are settled.

We hire across the core inspection disciplines, including civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, and roofing inspection, as well as safety and security representatives.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area.
We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Note:

We are seeking candidates of various skill levels, and the following responsibilities represent the core of these roles. Scope and complexity increase with experience level.

• Inspect construction activities for conformance with the contract documents, submittals, requests for information, approved shop drawings, and applicable codes and design standards.
• Prepare accurate and legible daily inspection reports covering contractor labor, equipment, materials, quantities installed, weather, delays, safety observations, and work locations.
• Identify nonconforming work and report it to the resident engineer and the inspection quality assurance lead at the moment it is observed, and document it in the daily report.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals, certifications, mix designs, and delivery tickets, and confirm proper storage and handling.
• Witness and document field sampling and materials testing, and track results, deficiencies, and retests through closure.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting progress payments, and photograph and log field conditions to support quantity verification and change review.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic control, work zone safety, environmental, and erosion and sediment control requirements.
• Coordinate daily inspection coverage with the resident engineer and the owners construction management staff against the approved staffing plan.
• Support survey verification, punch list development, substantial completion walkthroughs, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with contractor personnel, design teams, utility owners, and third-party stakeholders during active construction operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Inspection experience in at least one core discipline: civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, or roofing inspection, or documented service as a safety and security representative.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance…