Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR • Paducah, KY

10d

About The Position

The Senior Civil Construction Inspector conducts and documents observations of construction progress on civil infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. The role may serve as the most senior inspector on projects and includes mentoring junior field staff and providing supervision as needed. The inspector collaborates with other field representatives and Project Managers, reads and interprets construction drawings and specifications, and identifies document discrepancies or conflicts. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The position requires at least five years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening is typically required; employees are also subject to random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Successfully pass drug-screening procedures prior to hiring; thereafter, be subject to random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or Associate degree.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• DOT experience.
• DOT or equivalent technician certifications, including OSHA 10 Safety Training Construction - Asphalt, Roadway Paving Inspector, Asphalt Plant Technician, Class 1 Concrete Technician, Soils and Aggregate Technician, Nuclear Gauge Training, EPSC TDEC Level I, and Guardrail Installation Training.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction progress for civil infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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