Senior Civil Construction Inspector-NACE

Senior Civil Construction Inspector – Overview

In this role you will serve on the front line of civil infrastructure development, ensuring that all projects—roads, bridges, water facilities, waste‑water systems, pump stations, and pipelines—are built to the highest quality, safety, and integrity standards.

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

• Technical school or Associate degree.
• Caltrans experience.
• Road and bridge experience.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.

• High school diploma or equivalent; candidates with eight years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a diploma.
• Minimum five years of experience in construction inspection.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
• Compliance with HDR’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, including potential drug screening.
• Sponsorship (visa) for U.S. employment approval is not available for this position.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Hourly rate: $47.37 – $70.38, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Compensation may increase for work covered by California’s Prevailing Wage laws or other applicable wage and hour regulations.

Primary

Location:

Walnut Creek, CA. Other Locations:
Oakland, CA;
San Francisco, CA.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.