Senior Construction Inspector

Parametrix, Inc. • Seattle, WA

5d • $50 - $60

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing Community Building team in the Puget Sound region. You’ll support a variety of public infrastructure projects—primarily roadway and utility construction—throughout the Puget Sound region. If you’re passionate about quality construction and want to be part of a collaborative, client-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects (roadways and utilities).
• Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings
• Understanding of WSDOT and local municipal construction standards, methods, and materials.
• Background in water/wastewater utility systems including pipe installation, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Ability to traverse varied surface conditions. Load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to upload project photos and inspector daily reports.

Nice To Haves

• WAQTC, NICET, or equivalent inspection certifications
• OSHA 10 or 30
• First Aid/CPR
• Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site inspections of roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor contractor activities for conformance with safety, quality, environmental, and contract requirements.
• Document field activities, progress, and deviations through detailed daily inspection reports, photos, and communication logs.
• Review and verify contractor’s quantities for payment and help prepare progress pay estimates.
• Observe and inspect installation of underground utilities including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
• Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) efforts including materials testing coordination and verification.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, design teams, client representatives, utility providers, third party inspectors, specialty consultants, jurisdictions, and other partners.
• Identify and report non-conforming work, propose corrective actions, and track resolution.
• Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections.
• Produce daily photographs, inspector daily reports (IDRs), and field note records (FNRs)
• Maintain organized project records in accordance with company and client standards.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree