Construction Inspector - Part-time as Needed

Arcadis•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a part-time, as-needed Construction Inspector to join its Construction Management Team in Tampa, Florida. Hours vary with workload: some weeks may require full-time inspection, while other weeks may have no available work. This flexible role supports municipal water and wastewater treatment, pump station, SCADA, electrical, civil, and other construction or reconstruction projects. The inspector applies construction inspection, field management, quality assurance/quality control, and reporting expertise, with support from Arcadis’s technical staff. The position reports to a Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager and may lead other inspectors. The role requires year-round work in varying weather conditions and may involve local travel to project sites, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight. The hourly pay range is $35–$45; actual compensation varies based on factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Requirements

At least 10 years of mechanical, civil, or utility construction inspection experience.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide innovative solutions.
High level of mathematical aptitude.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work year-round in various weather conditions.
Local travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of civil or utility construction inspection experience.
Experience with civil or mechanical construction inspection on infrastructure projects ranging from small to large.
NASSCO ITCP or PACP certifications.
ACI or NICET certifications.
OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.
Active participation in a regional or national professional association.

Responsibilities

Observe and inspect construction work performed by contractors.
Perform punch list inspections and review drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports and photographs.
Participate in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews.
Maintain quality assurance requirements and approach, and monitor code compliance issues.
Identify deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents and clearly and professionally inform contractors of required corrections.
Review submittals and other construction documents and recommend technical solutions.
Attend and participate in construction meetings, safety meetings or updates, and project site coordination meetings.
Monitor and document contractor labor, materials, and equipment used for field changes and time-and-material work; assist with negotiation of basic field construction changes.
Verify equipment and materials installation for payment purposes and maintain payment quantity documentation.
Perform mathematical calculations as needed during inspection activities.
Ensure Arcadis project safety guidelines are met during daily inspections.
Provide regular updates on daily construction activities and, when assigned, lead other inspectors in completing tasks.