Special Inspector

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We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Special Inspector to conduct on‑site inspections, verify quality control, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications, regulatory standards, and project requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, performing field tests, and documenting observations to ensure that materials and workmanship meet project plans and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction inspection, with working knowledge of construction field layout, plan interpretation, quantity verification, material testing, and engineering computations. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, and project managers to help identify and resolve construction issues, promote safety compliance, and support successful project delivery.

• Perform detailed on-site inspections to ensure compliance with approved engineering plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Verify structural components, including soil compaction, foundation construction, concrete placement, asphalt paving, and other key construction elements, ensuring they meet design and engineering standards.
• Maintain comprehensive inspection reports, including daily logs, photographs, test results, field notes, and project documentation to track progress, site conditions, and any encountered issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure construction activities align with engineering plans, schedules, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in project meetings and site walkthroughs, discussing progress, challenges, and compliance‑related issues with stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing final project closeout documentation, ensuring all required inspections and quality checks are completed.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one of the ICC certifications (ICC Masonry, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Soils).
• 1+ year(s) relevant experience performing special inspections on at least one type of construction material (such as soils, masonry, concrete, structural steel).
• Experience in infrastructure construction is highly valued.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications with the ability to analyze and apply engineering principles.
• Familiarity with inspection and reporting software tools.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and quality control procedures to ensure adherence to design and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both field and office environments, adapting to changing project demands.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated region as needed to support inspections, compliance efforts, and business operations is a must.

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man‑made obstacles such as sand, brush, and…