Senior Construction Inspector (Cape Girardeau, MO)

HDR•United States, Missouri, MO

75d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector for its Field Services team. The role involves observing, inspecting, documenting, and monitoring construction progress on civil infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. The inspector measures work and materials, checks construction layout and dimensions, interprets drawings and specifications, prepares field reports and daily logs, and records project information in computer programs. The position may serve as the most senior inspector on projects and includes mentoring junior field staff and providing supervision as needed. The role collaborates with other field representatives and project managers and supports HDR’s focus on quality, safety, and reliable infrastructure delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute that experience for a high school diploma.
At least 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.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on state or municipal transportation construction projects.
Experience preparing construction project documentation and maintaining project records.
Ability to exercise deductive reasoning and independently resolve problems.
Experience using survey equipment to check and confirm construction layout.
Department of transportation technician testing certifications or certifications through organizations such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI) or American Traffic Safety Services Administration (ATSSA).
OSHA 10-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses on civil infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects.
Perform measurements and calculations to determine quantities of work performed and materials required.
Check the layout and dimensions of work using tape measures, rules, and other instruments.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts in project documents.
Prepare daily logs of construction activities, assigned personnel, equipment used, weather conditions, and other information relevant to project progress.
Write reports documenting field inspections and tests performed.
Enter and record construction project information in computer programs.
Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
Collaborate with other field representatives and project managers.
Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
Perform other duties as required.