Construction Inspector

Consor Engineers • Draper, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Inspector, you will monitor the contractor’s on‑site construction activities and ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. This includes oversight of excavations, drainage facilities, roadway surfaces, structures, and other civil construction elements. You will perform field measurements, document work progress, verify pay quantities, coordinate with contractor and agency personnel, and support project documentation for the final estimate package.
This role also includes materials testing responsibilities, performing both field and occasional laboratory tests on construction materials—such as soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates—to verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Your work supports construction quality control and contributes to the safe and successful execution of infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Construction inspection experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical fieldwork, or related civil construction roles is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, standards, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AASHTO testing standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate mathematical measurements and field calculations.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for working with contractors, engineers, and project personnel.
• Ability to obtain required inspection and testing certifications within designated timeframes.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, noise, hazardous atmospheres, or near water.
• Physical ability to perform inspection and testing duties, including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to sit or operate a company vehicle as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or coursework in civil engineering, construction technology, or materials science preferred but not required.
• Entry‑level testing certifications (e.g., ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, NICET Level I in Construction Materials Testing) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify construction work in progress to ensure compliance with project schedules, plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Apply engineering inspection principles to perform complex calculations and verify quantities of completed work.
• Maintain accurate daily inspector reports, including contractor labor, equipment, materials received, and installed quantities.
• Prepare as‑constructed sketches and assist in compiling documentation for project closeout and final estimates.
• Conduct field and/or laboratory testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates to verify compliance with project specifications and relevant standards.
• Collect, prepare, label, and document material samples from active construction sites, ensuring accuracy and proper chain of custody.
• Perform standardized tests following ASTM, AASHTO, or other applicable procedures.
• Document test results, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings to engineers, project managers, and contractors.
• Monitor field construction operations for potential material‑related issues and support quality assurance efforts.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment, and follow all safety protocols associated with materials testing.
• Coordinate inspection phases and testing activities with contractor superintendents and agency personnel.
• Support project teams by providing timely updates, raising issues, and assisting in problem resolution related to materials and construction operations.

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

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