Senior Facilities Construction Inspector; St. Louis

Senior Facilities Construction Inspector (St. Louis) - (187805)

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods and processes for buildings and facilities
• Conduct inspection of electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and site civil
• 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 documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Conduct or coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing
• Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily
• Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the St. Louis Area
• Possibility for long term project assignments
• Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• Perform other duties as needed

• Relevant Industry Certifications
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Familiarity with collaboration products such as One Drive, MS Teams, and One Note
• Experience with PDF editing software such as Revu, Bluebeam, or Adobe
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and independently resolve problems and issues

• High school diploma or equivalent (or 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute)
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy requires a successful drug‑screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable laws
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

United States-Missouri-St Louis

Construction, Project Controls and Design/Build

Full-time

Regular

Apr 10, 2026

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We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.