Certified Construction Inspector

Aventia; Lafayette, Baton Rouge (LA, LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ECM Consultants, an Aventia Company, seeks a full-time Certified Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections for compliance with plans and specifications. The role supports public health and safety and serves as the first line of quality assurance on site in Lafayette, LA.

Responsibilities include monitoring contractor activity, documenting observations, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires 8–10 hour days, with occasional weekend work, and travel between sites as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7–10 years of construction/inspection experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle required.
• Current OSHA safety training and LADOTD certifications (Asphalt Paving, Structural Concrete, PCC Paving, Embankment & Base) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily work to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Document observations, weather, equipment use, and contractor activity.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain as-built records and shop drawings.
• Coordinate daily routes and communicate with the public and supervision.

Skills

Report writing

Inspection experience

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

OSHA safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital-camera software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lafayette, LA 70508

Who We Are

ECM Consultants, an Aventia Company, is a full-service engineering, architecture, inspection, and construction management firm that has been helping clients solve complex infrastructure challenges across the Gulf South since 1995.

Headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana, ECM has successfully delivered more than 1,700 infrastructure and public works projects for federal, state, and local government agencies. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, responsive service, and a commitment to successful project execution.

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, construction managers, and inspectors collaborates on projects involving transportation systems, water resources, coastal restoration, flood protection, architectural design, and construction management. As part of Aventia, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a rewarding career within an organization that values quality, safety, innovation, and client success.

Position Summary

ECM Consultants is seeking a full-time Certified Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections for compliance with plans and specifications and document all observations. The purpose of this work is to support the continued health, safety, and welfare of the public while serving as the first line of quality assurance.

Position Responsibilities

Inspection & Compliance

• Ensure that work being performed and inspected meets theminimumrequirements of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Perform daily monitoring and documentation of the contractor's activities, use of equipment, quality assurance of installed materials and equipment, weather, and contractor personnel on site.
• Observe traffic-control requirements and remain current on applicable codes, trends, and developments through independent research and training.
• Adhere to allsafety-planprocedures, including wearing safety glasses, a safety vest, hard hat, safety shoes, anda safetyharness asrequired.

Documentation & Reporting

• Collect, organize, andmaintaindocumentation associated with assigned inspection activities, including adverse-weather reports, photo records, and time-and-material reports.
• Submit required daily reports and otherwritten ororal presentations to the supervisor.
• Maintain as-built records, punch-list items, and current approved shop drawings.

Field Operations & Communication

• Organize and plan the daily route to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintain effective and courteous communication with the publicregardinginspection activities.
• Provide routine cleaning and schedule maintenance for assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Reportto work at the appointed hour,workthe entire assigned schedule, and be available for expected work hours of 8 to 10 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.

Key Capabilities

• Ability towritereports and business correspondence, including accident and incident reports and notices of unsafe conditions.
• Abilityto effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, contractors, and thegeneralpublic.
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as digital-camera downloading software.
• Ability to read andcomprehendcivil engineering drawings and specifications and use this knowledge to verify compliance.
• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems where limited standardization exists and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, schedule, andtechnical-dataformats.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and maps; write legibly; andmaintainaccuraterecords.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Collaborative, helpful,team-oriented approach that supports larger organizational and team goals.
• Ability tooperatecomputers,calculators, telephones, office equipment, cell phones, small hand tools, and vehiclesrequiredtoperform the position.

QualificationsExperience/Education/Licensing & Certification Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of construction and/or inspection experience, or a combination of postsecondary education in a related field and inspection experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Current OSHA safety training.
• LADOTD certifications in Asphalt Paving, StructuralConcrete, PCC Paving, and Embankment&Base.

Work Environment

This position frequently involves outdoor field work and extensive driving between locations. Assignments may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious work areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and varying weather conditions. Noise levels are generally moderate but may occasionally very loud in the field.

Physical Requirements

Field work may require the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8 to 10 hours daily.
• Navigate uneven surfaces and active construction sites.
• Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, feeling, and operating equipment.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Utilize close, distance, color, and peripheral vision with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

What We Offer

At ECM, you will help design, restore, protect, and improve communities across the Gulf South. Our employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow within a culture that values quality, safety, innovation, teamwork, and client success.

Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

We are committed to supporting our employees' health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance through a competitive compensation and benefits package.