Construction Inspector II

Lochmueller Group • Jeffersonville, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Construction Inspector to join our team and support a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects across the region. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in field inspection, materials testing, and construction oversight, along with a strong understanding of industry standards and state and federal regulations. This role is well‑suited for someone who enjoys working in the field, collaborating with contractors and project owners, and ensuring construction is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with standards. It’s an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements while working in a collaborative environment.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s.
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.

Requirements

• Strong technical decision making skills and ability to apply regulations and standards to ensure compliance.
• Familiarity with state and federal construction regulations for roads, bridges, sewers, and related infrastructure.
• Proficiency in inspection and surveying practices.
• Thorough understanding of construction material quality requirements.
• Strong mathematics background, including trigonometry and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Skilled in documenting and analyzing test results.
• Proficiency with testing, surveying, and inspection equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and an appropriate personal vehicle are required for travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience. High School diploma required with a degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all phases of construction and work closely with contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with project owners and keep them informed of significant project issues.
• Supervise and provide guidance to other construction inspectors assigned to the project.
• Inspect construction work on roads, bridges, culverts, structures, waterlines, sanitary sewers, and other infrastructure to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform concrete testing (yield, air, slump), beam and cylinder tests, compaction and moisture testing of aggregates and soils, and sampling of asphalt at plants, quarries, and job sites.
• Conduct level circuits for as built plans, settlement monitoring, and elevation verification; compute cross sections using level and rod.
• Perform quantity calculations and maintain accurate records of inspection activities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, schematics, and specifications.
• Collect, code, analyze, and maintain test data and inspection documentation.
• Assist with job control tests and review specifications and policies to ensure testing procedures remain current.
• Provide mentorship to junior inspectors when assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED