Sr. Construction Inspector

Sr. Construction Inspector role at GFT – Hybrid work model with regular attendance at our St. Louis, MO office.

As an experienced construction inspector with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, you will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors and manage all aspects of a project, including construction observations, material testing, and maintaining documentation. You will inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that results, procedures, and materials comply with plans and specifications.

• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approve installation.
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
• Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport.

• High school diploma.
• 10+ years progressive experience in transportation engineering and inspection of bridge and/or highway structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or multimodal projects.
• A safety‑first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening and communication skills.

• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification (recommended).
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability and desire to lead.

Hourly rate: $30.00 – $41.00 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development with internal and external training, support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

St. Louis, MO

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.