Inspector - Civil

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos Consulting Services, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. The firm serves municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

The Inspector performs field inspection as the Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The role verifies that the Contractor's civil work conforms to contract documents, approved submittals, RFIs, applicable codes, and design standards. Civil work includes at-grade guideways, utility relocations, drainage, subgrade preparation, duct banks, walkways, foundations for signal houses, TPSS and OCS poles, MSE and ballast walls, fencing, finishes, and landscaping. The Inspector documents daily contractor activities and reports non-conforming work for resolution, working under the direction of the Resident Engineer and Construction Engineer (Civil).

The position is based on-site in Seattle full-time during construction and may require night and weekend work. Compensation is $90,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately 5+ years of inspection experience on heavy civil, transit, or transportation projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction, including night and weekend work as required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or a degree in civil engineering or construction technology.
• Inspection certifications such as WAQTC, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, or ICC.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

• Understand and verify Contractor conformance with contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and applicable codes and design standards for civil work.
• Inspect on-site civil activities according to the approved Staffing Plan and prioritize inspection coverage in coordination with the Authority's construction management representatives.
• Inspect earthwork, subgrade preparation, utility installation, drainage, duct banks, and foundations.
• Inspect concrete placement, reinforcing steel, formwork, MSE and retaining wall construction, and compaction.
• Coordinate with materials testing and survey staff and observe field testing.
• Monitor contractor implementation of erosion and sediment control and stormwater pollution prevention measures.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements, and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) documenting work performed, labor, equipment, materials, and site conditions.
• Record field quantities in support of progress payments.
• Communicate non-conforming work to the Resident Engineer and quality management staff and document it in the IDR.
• Take and log construction photos and support as-built redline documentation.
• Support punch list and closeout inspections.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans.
• 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED