Sr. Construction Inspector

Consor Engineers•Knoxville, TN

32d

About The Position

The Sr. Construction Inspector monitors contractors’ on-site construction activities and inspects materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents for excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures. The inspector takes field measurements of pay items, reports daily contractor production rates, and coordinates work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. The role also supports project procedures, particularly documentation for the final estimate package. The position reports to the project administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of construction inspection experience.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Ability to obtain required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests within specified time frames.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

Inspect, observe, document, and verify construction work in progress to ensure compliance with project schedules, contract documents, and plans.
Use engineering inspection practices to perform complex mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work.
Maintain daily reports of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, and quantities of materials received and verified.
Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.
Take field measurements of pay items and report contractor daily production rates.
Schedule work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
Support project procedures, particularly the development of documentation for the final estimate package.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
Flexible work schedules and paid parental leave.
Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees, based on role responsibilities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee assistance program and fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid term life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Quarterly social events and paid group volunteering events.
Employee networks and groups.