Construction Inspector - Federal

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to provide onsite construction quality assurance, inspection, and construction management support for a federal facility renovation project in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting complex construction and renovation projects within occupied federal facilities, with a strong understanding of building systems, construction practices, and quality assurance procedures.

This position will primarily operate during regular daytime hours; however, occasional off-hours work will be required, including an anticipated period of approximately one month of night shift work in early 2027.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant construction experience.

• Previous experience providing construction inspection, quality assurance, or construction management support on federal government projects.

• Experience working on construction and renovation projects within occupied federal facilities.

• Strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, installation methods, and quality assurance procedures.

• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, building automation, lighting, and security systems.

• Ability to interpret and review construction drawings, technical specifications, building codes, and contract documents.

• Experience reviewing contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, and value engineering proposals.

• Familiarity with construction scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and project controls.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes, safety regulations, and OSHA standards.

• Experience coordinating with government representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and construction trades.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence, inspection reports, and detailed construction documentation.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and organized construction site records and reviewing project documentation electronically.

• Flexibility to work onsite during evening or night shifts as required by the project schedule.

• Ability to successfully complete a federal government suitability background investigation to obtain the necessary facility and network access.

• Perform onsite construction inspections and quality assurance oversight to verify compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable building codes.

• Monitor daily construction activities, evaluate workmanship, and verify that materials and installation methods meet established project quality standards.

• Conduct field inspections throughout various phases of construction, identifying deficiencies, nonconforming work, and potential quality concerns.

• Document inspection findings, track deficiencies, and coordinate with project management and contractor teams to ensure timely corrective actions.

• Witness and document building system testing and inspections to verify compliance with design requirements, technical specifications, and applicable regulations.

• Inspect and monitor construction activities involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, building automation, lighting, and security systems.

• Review construction submittals, RFIs, drawings, specifications, change order proposals, and other project documentation for compliance with contract requirements.

• Prepare daily inspection reports, field observation reports, nonconformance notices, photographic documentation, and other required construction records.

• Monitor construction progress and assist project management teams with schedule coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction-related reporting.

• Coordinate with architects,…