Construction Inspector

Luster National•Seattle, WA

8d•$85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We’re seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. We hire across civil and structural, mechanical and plumbing, and electrical inspection, so we are looking for real depth in one of them rather than all of them. Your focus is field verification. You’ll confirm that installed work matches the approved plans and specifications, document what happens on site every day, and catch problems while they are still cheap to fix. This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience inspecting one or more of the following: civil and structural construction (earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, foundations, concrete, and structures); mechanical and plumbing systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, and plumbing rough-in and finish); or electrical construction (conduit, cable, terminations, grounding, lighting, panels, and power distribution).
Working knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable codes and standards, and materials testing and acceptance practices.
Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
Experience with industry standard field reporting and document management software (e.g., Kahua, Unifier, e-Builder, etc.).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering.
Active professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction (OSHA), ICC certifications, NICET Level III or IV, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (ACI), and/or CWI (AWS).
Experience serving as lead inspector on a construction package exceeding $100M in construction value.
Experience inspecting work on a capital program exceeding $1B in total value where coverage spanned multiple active contracts.
Experience inspecting multiple disciplines or systems on the same program, such as building, electrical, mechanical, or utility work.
Experience inspecting construction on transit corridors, airport airside or terminal areas, or water and wastewater treatment facilities kept in service during the work.
Experience with industry standard inspection management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint-based systems, etc.).
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Inspect installed work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, permits, codes, and contract quality requirements.
Document daily construction activity, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, weather, and progress photographs.
Verify materials on delivery against approved submittals, certifications, and product data, and reject nonconforming material.
Coordinate and witness field and laboratory testing, and track results, deficiencies, and corrective actions to closure.
Identify and report nonconforming work, safety concerns, and design conflicts to the resident engineer promptly, and confirm correction.
Measure and record pay quantities so payment covers only work actually installed and accepted.
Verify survey layout checks and as-built documentation against approved plans.
Monitor traffic control, work zone, and site safety requirements within the assigned work area, and report deviations.
Coordinate inspection coverage with contractors, utility owners, agency staff, and third parties during active construction operations.
Inspect work staged around live operations so verification happens without interrupting service.
Support punch list development, testing and startup verification, and closeout documentation.

Benefits

Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
Formal career planning and development program
$2,500 annually toward professional development
Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
Free personal financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus