Construction Inspector

Atwell, LLC • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Construction Inspector oversees municipal utility, road, and sidewalk projects, collaborating with the Project Manager, local agencies and owners, and contractors to ensure work complies with approved plans, specifications, and jurisdictional standards. The role includes inspecting and documenting construction, tracking contract days and quantities, maintaining records of personnel, equipment, materials, and as-built drawings, reviewing change orders, and verifying delivered materials against approved submittals. The inspector also identifies potential conflicts, advises contractors about traffic control and unsafe conditions, coordinates required materials testing, communicates progress and field issues to the Owner, works with contractors on schedule updates, and engages with residents to reduce construction impacts.

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 projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Document contractor work in 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 delivered materials against 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 the effects of construction on their daily lives.
• Maintain accurate as-built record drawings.
• Keep the Owner informed about work 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 referrals
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Dependent care match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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 sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level