Construction Inspector

Pennoni•Princeton, NJ

16d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a full-time Construction Inspector for a direct position in the Princeton, New Jersey area. This field-based role supports current and upcoming construction projects by providing quality assurance and documentation throughout all phases of construction. The inspector serves as the Engineer’s on-site representative and liaison to the contractor, observes construction activities for compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and applicable codes, verifies field measurements and quantities, and records daily field information. The role also involves using ACC Build or similar platforms for digital field documentation. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites.
Ability to work in a full-time, field-based role.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
Prior experience with AutoCAD, iOS-based construction apps, or ACC Build.
0–3 years of relevant construction observation or inspection experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Engineer’s on-site representative and liaison to the contractor.
Observe on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Verify field measurements and quantities, and document daily quantities, materials, and resource usage.
Maintain detailed daily inspection reports covering progress, issues, non-conformance, and weather conditions.
Record and report field data daily.
Identify and communicate construction issues to the project engineer and/or manager.
Use ACC Build or similar platforms for digital field documentation.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.