Construction Inspector - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to provide onsite construction quality assurance, inspection, and construction management support for a federal facility renovation project in Washington, DC. The role supports complex construction and renovation work in an occupied federal facility and requires a strong understanding of building systems, construction practices, and quality assurance procedures. The position primarily operates during regular daytime hours, with occasional off-hours work required, including an anticipated period of approximately one month of night-shift work in early 2027. The role requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship and must successfully complete a federal government suitability background investigation to obtain necessary facility and network access.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant construction experience.
Experience providing construction inspection, quality assurance, or construction management support on federal government projects.
Experience working on construction and renovation projects within occupied federal facilities.
Strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, installation methods, and quality assurance procedures.
Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, building automation, lighting, and security systems.
Ability to interpret and review construction drawings, technical specifications, building codes, and contract documents.
Experience reviewing contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, and value engineering proposals.
Familiarity with construction scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and project controls.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes, safety regulations, and OSHA standards.
Experience coordinating with government representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and construction trades.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of professional correspondence, inspection reports, and detailed construction documentation.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate, organized construction site records and reviewing project documentation electronically.
Flexibility to work onsite during evening or night shifts as required by the project schedule.
Ability to successfully complete a federal government suitability background investigation to obtain necessary facility and network access.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform onsite construction inspections and quality assurance oversight to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable building codes.
Monitor daily construction activities, evaluate workmanship, and verify that materials and installation methods meet project quality standards.
Conduct field inspections throughout construction, identifying deficiencies, nonconforming work, and potential quality concerns.
Document inspection findings, track deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions with project management and contractor teams.
Witness and document building system testing and inspections for compliance with design requirements, specifications, and regulations.
Inspect and monitor work involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, building automation, lighting, and security systems.
Review construction submittals, RFIs, drawings, specifications, change order proposals, and other project documentation for contract compliance.
Prepare daily inspection reports, field observation reports, nonconformance notices, photographic documentation, and other construction records.
Monitor construction progress and assist project management teams with schedule coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, and reporting.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, government representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues and maintain project quality.
Verify compliance with OSHA safety standards, site safety procedures, and quality control guidelines.
Support construction management throughout the project lifecycle, including inspections, documentation, issue resolution, and project closeout.
Communicate with stakeholders through meetings, written correspondence, telephone conversations, and onsite coordination.