Special Inspector

Concrete Inspector

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience as a construction or concrete inspector with ICC certification.

• ICC certification (or ACI certification)

• ICC certification or ACI certification
• Concrete testing and inspection experience
• Materials testing experience
• Reinforced concrete experience

• Experience with concrete testing and reinforced concrete
• Valid driver's license
• OBOA or WABO certification, or willingness to obtain within a few months
• Nuclear Density Gauge training and certification a plus
• AWS‑CWI Welding with construction inspection experience is a plus
• ODOT certification is advantageous

We are seeking an ICC Special Inspector with over two years of experience and a certification in reinforced concrete. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with a geotechnical engineering or materials testing company. The role involves performing testing, inspection, and field observations during construction projects.

• Perform testing on materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and asphalt paving.
• Inspect and review construction sites for compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and interact with contractors in the field.
• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by various contractors and indicating compliance or non‑compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate with the department manager on project progress.
• Lift up to 50 lbs to transport material samples and move a nuclear densometer.
• Carrying a nuclear densometer (~25 lbs) over short distances.

This position is 90% field‑based, involving travel in a company vehicle to various sites around Portland. While travel outside Portland is not required, it is encouraged. As you advance in the role, you may be assigned to a single job site. The first project is most likely a medical center in North Portland.

Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay range: $28.00 – $40.00 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite position in Tualatin, OR.

Position open until Jun 10, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.