Construction Inspector – Transportation​/Highway​/Bridge; Providence, RI

Construction Inspector – Transportation / Highway / Bridge

Job Snapshot: Construction Inspector job supporting transportation/highway/bridge construction and interchange improvements in Providence, RI.

• Location: Providence, RI (on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 annually (based on experience)

Garg Consulting Services, Inc. (Garg) provides construction management and field inspection services for transportation infrastructure across the Northeast. We're hiring a Construction Inspector to support highway, bridge, and interchange construction projects in the Providence, RI area.

As a Construction Inspector, you will perform daily field inspection for roadway, bridge, and interchange construction, verify work meets contract plans/specifications, and maintain accurate project documentation. You'll coordinate with the Resident Engineer, contractor, and testing teams to support safe work zones, quality construction, and on-time delivery.

• Inspect highway corridor improvements, including bridges, interchanges, roadway reconstruction, drainage, retaining walls, signing/ITS, lighting, pavement, and pavement markings, in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Verify contractor compliance with RIDOT specifications, approved plans, Special Provisions, and applicable FHWA requirements; document observations and notify the Resident Engineer of issues.
• Inspect and document bridge/structural work (rebar, formwork/falsework, concrete placement/curing, structural steel, bearings, joints, deck systems, approach slabs, and bridge drainage) and coordinate with the inspection/testing team as needed.
• Observe construction staging and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) setups (lane shifts, detours, ramp changes, temporary patterns) and promptly report field conflicts and safety concerns.
• Support QA/QC and acceptance testing: coordinate sampling/testing (earthwork, aggregate, asphalt, concrete), review available QC documentation, and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Measure and track quantities for pay items; maintain daily reports, diaries, field measurements, and photo documentation to support estimates and project records.
• Identify constructability, schedule, and utility conflicts; communicate observations to the project team and support timely field resolutions.
• Participate in progress, coordination, and safety meetings as assigned; provide inspection updates and highlight risks/items requiring attention.
• Promote work-zone safety and environmental compliance (erosion and sediment controls, stormwater protections) and verify contractor adherence to project safety requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related discipline with 1+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation projects (highway, bridge, interchange, or roadway reconstruction preferred) or;
• NICET Transportation Construction Inspection Level II certification with 2+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation projects (highway, bridge, interchange, or roadway reconstruction preferred)
• Valid driver's license: ability to travel to project sites and work variable shifts (nights/weekends) as construction schedules require.

• EIT is a plus; relevant inspection certifications (e.g., ACI, NETTCP, or equivalent) a plus.
• Experience inspecting bridge construction/rehabilitation (concrete, steel, bearings, joints, deck systems).
• Working knowledge of work-zone traffic control and staged construction on high-volume roadways.
• Proficiency with digital inspection reporting, quantity tracking, and photo documentation.
• Familiarity with RIDOT projects and RIDOT Standard Specifications is a plus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Professional development and licensing support
• Wellness perk: gym membership reimbursement

Garg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.