Concrete Special Inspector-Springfield, OR

Certerra; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra is seeking a Special Inspector to support the Eugene/Springfield, OR region by performing inspections and testing on current large-scale projects. The role requires strong technical judgment, the ability to interpret construction documents, and clear communication with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with plans and codes.

The position emphasizes field testing, report writing, certification maintenance, and sustained focus on safety and quality, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Visual welding inspection experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform special inspections in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Read and interpret construction documents, RFIs, and structural details.
• Conduct required field testing and inspections within certification scope.
• Prepare accurate and timely daily reports.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, and internal staff.
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications.
• Uphold strong safety practices in all field environments.
• Participating in continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Visual welding inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician

ICC Reinforced Concrete

ICC Structural Steel & Bolting

ICC Prestressed Concrete

ICC Proprietary Anchors

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

Certerra is a nationally recognized provider of engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services supporting innovation, quality assurance, and resilient infrastructure. With over 1,800 professionals nationwide, we combine technical expertise with practical field knowledge to ensure the communities we serve are built to last. We are providing testing on several projects in the Eugene/Springfield, OR market and are seeking a Special Inspector. Our current projects include several large, multi-year projects in the region, providing long-term stability and meaningful project involvement for our team. If you’re looking for a company that invests in your growth and gives you exposure to meaningful, high-impact projects, we want to talk to you. (Our motto is we don't provide jobs, we provide careers)

Duties

The Special Inspector performs inspection and testing services on some of the most dynamic and high- profile construction projects in the Eugene/Springfield region, supporting safe, code-compliant, and high-quality project delivery. This role requires strong technical judgment, the ability to interpret construction documents, and clear communication with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.

• Perform special inspections in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Read and interpret construction documents, RFIs, and structural details
• Conduct required field testing and inspections within certification scope
• Prepare accurate and timely daily reports
• Communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, and internal staff
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
• Uphold strong safety practices in all field environments
• Participating in continuing education and professional development

Education/Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Visual welding inspection experience is required

Certifications/Licenses

Responsibilities and compensation will align with experience and certifications.

Preferred Certifications Include (examples – Not Required)

• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Structural Steel & Bolting
• ICC Prestressed Concrete
• ICC Proprietary Anchors
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Visual welding inspection experience Required

Candidates are not required to hold these specific certifications. Certerra supports certification attainment, and ongoing professional development for motivated team members. Eugene, Coburg, Santa Clara, Creswell We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.