Bridge Construction Inspector

Consor Engineers; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Hybrid and remote work options

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Consor Engineers is seeking a Bridge Inspector to monitor on-site construction, inspect materials, and ensure compliance with plans and specs in Washington state. You will evaluate excavations, drainage, road surfaces, and structural components, perform field measurements, and prepare detailed inspection reports supporting final estimates.

The role requires 0–5 years of inspection experience, a HS diploma, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–5 years of construction inspection experience (ODOT preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain required certifications and pass qualification tests.
• Outdoor field environment exposure and physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Perform mathematical calculations and field measurements to verify completed work and support payment processes.
• Maintain daily inspection reports detailing contractor labor, equipment usage, and material quantities received and verified.
• Conduct on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.
• Assist with design-related tasks, technical analyses, and field duties for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support the development of construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and quantity takeoffs.
• Coordinate material testing and inspection activities with contractors and client partners to ensure adherence to schedules and contractual obligations.
• Aid in organizing tasks and responsibilities for field inspection personnel.
• Participate in the review and assessment of change order logs, RFIs, and cost proposals.

Skills

Inspect construction activities

Field measurements

Documentation & reporting

Contract documents compliance

Mathematical calculations

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a bridge inspector, you’ll monitor on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. Your duties will include evaluating work related to excavations, drainage systems, road surfaces, and structural components; performing field measurements and calculations; preparing detailed inspection reports; and tracking contractor production rates. You’ll coordinate inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel, and support project procedures—particularly in developing documentation for the final estimate package. This role reports to both the project manager and the project administrator, playing a critical part in maintaining construction quality, accuracy, and adherence to technical standards.

Salary Range: $75,000 — $110,000. All hours worked beyond 40 hours per week are compensated at time and a half. May be eligible to drive a Consor take-home truck, which includes a maintenance package and fuel card.
Employees may qualify for per diem when the project location is more than 50 miles from their “tax home”.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect, observe, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.


• Perform mathematical calculations and field measurements to verify completed work and support payment processes.


• Maintain daily inspection reports detailing contractor labor, equipment usage, and material quantities received and verified.


• Conduct on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.


• Assist with design-related tasks, technical analyses, and field duties for transportation infrastructure projects.


• Support the development of construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and quantity takeoffs.


• Coordinate material testing and inspection activities with contractors and client partners to ensure adherence to schedules and contractual obligations.


• Aid in organizing tasks and responsibilities for field inspection personnel.


• Participate in the review and assessment of change order logs, requests for information (RFIs), and cost proposals.

What You’ll Need:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.


• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 0-5 years of construction inspection experience (ODOT preferred).


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD software.


• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.


• Ability to obtain required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests within specified time frames.


• This field position primarily operates in outdoor environments, which may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.


• Physical demands may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle.


• May require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Career Growth & Development —Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.




• Work-Life Alignment —Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.




• Wellness —Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.




• Life —Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.




• Community —Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

How We Support Diversity:

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.

Notice:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position’s responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.