Chicago Field Inspector III

HNTB; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,710 - 143,445; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an experienced construction professional in Chicago, IL, responsible for overseeing field work and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The role requires strong engineering qualifications and skills in inspection, material testing, and conflict resolution.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with experience in construction environments.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range between $91,710.82 and $143,445.15 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience.
• Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks.
• Performs or oversees on-site material testing.
• Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications.
• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress.
• Mentors and trains staff.

Skills

Engineering degree

Inspection and oversight

Material testing

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Doctorate degree in Engineering

Tools

GPS/Rovers

Excel

Digital construction management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Reads, interprets, and confirms compliance with applicable contract documents.
• Performs or oversees on‑site material testing. Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities). Responsible for tracking of item quantities and preparing pay estimates, and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications, identifies discrepancies or conflicts within the documents. Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency. Responsible for maintaining as‑constructed drawings and monitors contractors progress to analyze against progress schedule.
• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
• Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research. Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
• Performs office engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares documentation for change orders, reviews change order scope of work, schedule and cost, processes and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates and other deliverables. Assists in constructability reviews.
• Mentors and trains staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience, or
• Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Identifies complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Performs advanced calculations, develops plots and graphs using Excel, and drafts detailed reports for project progress reporting to the client.
• Provides direction on projects to less experienced staff.
• Performs advanced shop drawing and submittal review as well as advanced CPM schedule analysis.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• OSHA 30 certified preferred.
• Agency safety training certified.
• Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.

Other Job Details

Locations: Chicago, IL

Pay Range (Illinois): $91,710.82 - $143,445.15

Pay Range (Nationwide): $83,373.48 - $163,005.83

Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

ReqID: R-30529

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HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] or call 816-527-2600 for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on requests for accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements.