Construction Inspector - WMATA

PACO Group•Washington, DC

7d•$40 - $50

About The Position

PACO Group is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support WMATA MATOC projects. The role involves performing construction inspections and documenting compliance with contract requirements across multiple WMATA task orders. The inspector may cover civil, mechanical, structural, roofing, or general construction work within their demonstrated technical expertise. The position requires comparing installed work with drawings, specifications, codes, and approved submittals; preparing daily reports, photographic records, deficiency logs, and corrective-action follow-up; and coordinating testing, punch lists, and field issues with engineers, contractors, and WMATA personnel. Applicants must meet all stated mandatory minimum qualifications and credentials at the time of submission. Required OSHA certifications and software proficiency are not optional or replaceable with preferred qualifications.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of field inspection experience on transit or heavy-civil projects.
Proficiency with mobile inspection apps and Microsoft Office.
Strong observational and report-writing skills.
Applicants must meet every listed mandatory requirement at the time of submission.
Required OSHA certifications and software proficiency are mandatory and cannot be substituted with preferred qualifications.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II or ACI Field Inspector Certification is preferred.
Transit, rail, WMATA, or comparable public infrastructure inspection experience.
Demonstrated inspection coverage across concurrent task orders.
Applicable NICET, ACI, ICC, AWS, or trade-specific inspection credentials.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections of structural, concrete, track, and finish work.
Generate Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs), including photographic documentation.
Verify materials, tolerances, and workmanship against contract drawings and specifications.
Track punch-list items and facilitate timely resolution with field crews.
Coordinate with the QC Manager and Safety Manager on non-conformance issues.
Inspect civil, mechanical, structural, roofing, or general construction work within demonstrated technical expertise.
Compare installed work with drawings, specifications, codes, and approved submittals.
Prepare daily reports, photographic records, deficiency logs, and corrective-action follow-up.
Coordinate testing, punch lists, and field issues with engineers, contractors, and WMATA personnel.