Construction Inspector

Atwell•Sarasota, FL

11h

About The Position

As a Construction Inspector, you will oversee municipal utility, road, and sidewalk projects, working closely with the Project Manager, local agencies and owners, and contractors to ensure projects comply with approved plans, specifications, and jurisdictional standards. The role includes inspecting construction work, documenting progress, tracking contract days and quantities, maintaining records of force account resources and as-built drawings, and reviewing change orders and delivered materials. You will also identify potential conflicts before work begins, advise on traffic control and unsafe conditions, coordinate material testing, communicate with the Owner about progress and field issues, help manage schedules, and work with local residents to reduce construction impacts. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and being available for hours dictated by the Contractor’s schedule on short notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a four-year college or university.
Ability to work hours dictated by the Contractor’s schedule on short notice.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

Inspect municipal utility, road, and sidewalk work for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
Document contractor work with daily inspection reports and project photographs.
Track contract days used and remaining, verify daily work quantities, and provide weekly quantity reports to the Owner.
Record personnel, equipment, and materials used in force account activities.
Review change order requests.
Verify that delivered materials match approved submittals.
Conduct pre-project walks to identify potential unforeseen conflicts.
Advise the Contractor about insufficient traffic control or unsafe work conditions.
Coordinate scheduling for soils, asphalt, and concrete testing as required.
Work with local residents to mitigate construction impacts on their daily lives.
Maintain accurate as-built record drawings.
Keep the Owner informed about progress and field issues.
Work with the Contractor to provide updated schedules to the Owner as needed.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules for some positions.
Tenure awards with travel vouchers.
Competitive compensation packages.
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
401(k) match of 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Paid licensing and certification fees and renewals.
Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
Employee referral rewards.
Annual wellness reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Family planning and IVF benefits.
Pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Supplemental accident, hospitalization, and critical illness benefits.
Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.