Construction Inspector​/Construction Manager

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a 2026 Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, (and its subsidiary, CMWorks), is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our CMWorks team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials testing/inspections, our construction services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step Into Your New Role

Kleinfelder / CMWorks is looking to connect with people who understand public works construction and can step into a project and contribute right away, whether your background is in inspection or construction management either as an owner’s representative or contractor. Flexibility is an option as semi-retired professionals that are available on a project by project basis would be valuable.

We’re interested in professionals with experience on public works projects such as:

• Buildings, facilities, and site
• Aviation and airfield work
• Roadways and highways
• Underground utilities (water, sewer, drainage)
• Bridges and structures
• Water and wastewater facilities

If you’ve worked in these environments and understand how projects are built, you’ll fit well with our team.

• Field inspection on active construction projects
• Daily reports, quantity tracking, and documentation of work performed
• Reading and interpreting plans, specs, and special provisions
• Coordinating with contractors, labs, and the project team
• Tracking materials testing and understanding results
• Assisting with submittals, RFIs, and basic project documentation
• Participating in meetings and helping keep communication moving
• Constructability / Biddability review experience

This role is for someone who can be trusted in the field, stays organized, and communicates clearly with both the contractor and the client.

• ~10+ years of construction inspection or related experience
• Strong public works and public agency experience
• Familiar with materials testing (soils, concrete, asphalt)
• Able to read plans and understand construction sequencing
• Certifications such as ACI, ICC, IMSA, ATTSA, NASSCO, IMSA etc. are a plus
• OSHA 30 or ability to obtain
• Comfortable using project management software

• Lead project teams and work directly with the client
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery
• Run meetings and coordinate with designers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, change management, and project controls
• Support proposals, client relationships, and future work
• Ability to oversee inspectors and perform inspections
• Constructability / Biddability review experience

This role is for someone who understands both the field and management side and can keep projects moving while maintaining strong working relationships and partnering approaches.

• ~10+ years of construction management experience on public works projects
• Experience delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Comfortable leading teams and serving as the client’s point of contact
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, and project controls
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Nevada public agency experience is a plus
• PE, CCM, AIA or PMP is a plus, but not required

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

CMWorks, a Kleinfelder company, focuses on construction management and owner’s representation for public agencies. Our team can perform from early design through construction and closeout, with a practical, project-first approach.

You’ll be working with people who…