Inspector Jobs

About The Position

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.