Construction Inspector

Luster National•Washington, DC

7h•$75,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool of Construction Inspectors at various skill levels for upcoming roles supporting large, complex transit capital programs. Projects may include light rail and bus corridors, stations, tunnels, elevated guideway, trackwork, and rail systems, delivered using traditional and alternative delivery methods. This posting is for future hiring needs and is not for a specific currently available opportunity. Selected candidates may have their profiles activated in Luster’s talent pool and be notified first when a project need arises. Construction Inspectors verify that installed work conforms to contract documents, submittals, requests for information, approved shop drawings, applicable codes, and design standards. The roles cover civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, and roofing inspection, as well as safety and security representation. Inspectors also prepare the daily field record used to document quantities, changes, and claims. The expected salary is $75,000–$135,000 per year ($36–$65 per hour). The offered amount may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active OSHA-30 certification.
At least 5 years of construction inspection experience on large (over $500 million), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Inspection experience in at least one core discipline—civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, or roofing—or documented service as a safety and security representative.
Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation on publicly funded projects.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings, and working knowledge of submittal and request for information processes.
Ability to pass a background check and complete the site safety orientation required before working at the project site.
Experience with industry-standard electronic field reporting and construction management software, such as Unifier, Kahua, e-Builder, Procore, or Bluebeam.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including tools such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, or civil engineering.
Active professional certifications such as ICC certifications, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, CWI (AWS), NICET, DOT qualifications, first aid and CPR, and/or traffic control flagger.
Inspection experience on light rail, commuter rail, or bus rapid transit capital programs.
Experience inspecting multiple disciplines on the same program.
Experience inspecting within an active rail or transit operating environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction activities for conformance with contract documents, submittals, requests for information, approved shop drawings, and applicable codes and design standards.
Prepare accurate, legible daily inspection reports documenting contractor labor, equipment, materials, installed quantities, weather, delays, safety observations, and work locations.
Identify nonconforming work, report it promptly to the resident engineer and inspection quality assurance lead, and document it in the daily report.
Verify delivered materials against submittals, certifications, mix designs, and delivery tickets, and confirm proper storage and handling.
Witness and document field sampling and materials testing, and track results, deficiencies, and retests through closure.
Measure and record pay quantities to support progress payments, and photograph and log field conditions for quantity verification and change review.
Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic control, work zone safety, environmental, and erosion and sediment control requirements.
Coordinate daily inspection coverage with the resident engineer and owner’s construction management staff against the approved staffing plan.
Support survey verification, punch list development, substantial completion walkthroughs, and closeout documentation.
Coordinate with contractor personnel, design teams, utility owners, and third-party stakeholders during active construction.