Entry Level Construction Inspector

GFT • Concord, CA

22h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GFT’s Construction Services Group is seeking an Entry Level Construction Inspector for its Concord, California office. The role involves observing and inspecting construction activities and performing quality assurance and quality control to verify contractors’ adherence to contract documents. The inspector works with project teams and task managers, attends meetings, documents active construction through daily reports and inspection diaries, and communicates with contractors, clients, utility companies, municipalities, and other external agencies. The position also supports contract closeout by recording construction progress and as-constructed details and reviewing project documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 0–1 years of construction inspection experience.
• Demonstrated interest in construction management and inspections through internships, applied academic projects, or prior work experience.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect construction activities.
• Interface with the project team and task managers and attend project meetings.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control to confirm contractor adherence to contract documents.
• Produce daily reports for active construction contracts.
• Issue contract deficiency reports and follow up on required corrective actions.
• Liaise with contractors, client staff, utility companies, local municipalities, and other external agencies.
• Maintain a daily inspection diary documenting construction activity, environmental events, progress, and as-constructed details for project closeout.
• Review the quality of contractors’ work and report findings to the client.
• Ensure compliance with technical plans and specifications and review documentation and files, including daily reports and construction logs, for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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