Senior Facilities Construction Inspector; St. Louis

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

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

In the role of Senior Facility Construction Inspector, we’ll count on you to:

• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

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.

• 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

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• HDR’s Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug‑screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
• 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 & Design/Build

Full‑time

Regular

Field Services – Non‑FAR / Negotiated

April 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.