Construction Control Inspector

deftec; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEFTEC is seeking a Construction Control Inspector to join our team in support of government contracting and major construction projects. You will serve as a technical consultant to the contracting office and engineering flight, providing construction expertise for planning, design interpretation, and field issue resolution.

The role requires inspecting complex projects, verifying materials and workmanship, reviewing field conditions against specifications, and maintaining detailed, auditable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction/contract-related experience with a relevant degree.
• Knowledge of inspection practices for building materials, workmanship, and systems.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major projects.
• Proficiency in inspection and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans and specs.
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides construction expertise to support planning, design interpretation, and field issue resolution.
• Inspects complex projects to ensure contractor compliance with approved plans and specs; monitors schedules and materials.
• Reviews plans against field conditions, coordinates proposed revisions with engineers and contractors.
• Inspects on-site materials and equipment; collects samples and documents non-conformances; supports final inspections.
• Maintains detailed, auditable project documentation including logs, reports and field-change records.

Skills

Construction experience

Plans interpretation

Reading plans

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Technology

Job description

Construction Control Inspector

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The Construction Control Inspector serves as a technical consultant to the contracting office and engineering flight, providing construction expertise for planning, design interpretation, and resolution of field issues on assigned projects. This role performs inspection and surveillance of complex construction projects to confirm contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements monitoring schedules and sequencing, interpreting plans in the field, verifying materials and workmanship, and reviewing field conditions against specifications to recommend and coordinate necessary changes with Government engineers and contracting personnel. The Inspector examines materials and equipment delivered and installed on-site, obtains samples for testing, documents non-compliant items, participates in pre-final and final inspections, and tracks corrective actions through project acceptance, while maintaining detailed documentation including daily inspection logs, safety observations, formal inspection reports, and records of field changes to ensure a complete, auditable record of construction performance. Candidates must have at least 3 years of extensive construction and/or contract-related experience along with a degree in construction management or construction technology, knowledge of construction inspection practices for building materials, workmanship, and system installations, familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major construction projects, proficiency in industry inspection and safety practices, the ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans, working knowledge of construction trades and applied mathematics, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a technical consultant to the contracting office and engineering flight, providing construction expertise to support planning, design interpretation, and resolution of field issues on assigned projects.
• Performs inspection and surveillance of complex construction projects to confirm contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. This includes monitoring construction schedules and sequencing, interpreting plans and details in the field, and verifying the acceptability of materials and workmanship before recommending acceptance.
• Reviews plans and specifications against actual field conditions and safety requirements, recommending changes when necessary and coordinating proposed revisions with Government engineers and contracting personnel. Must independently identify and document problems and conflicts regarding interpretation of plans and specifications and must work with contractors and the Government to resolve those issues within the limits of delegated authority.
• Inspect materials and equipment delivered and installed on-site, obtain samples for testing when required, and reject or document non-compliant items in accordance with contract requirements and Government direction. Must participate in pre-final and final inspections and support project acceptance discussions by identifying deficiencies, tracking corrective actions, and verifying completion.
• Will prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including daily inspection logs, safety observations, formal inspection reports, non-conformance documentation, and records of discussions, decisions, and field changes, so that the Government has a complete, auditable record of construction performance and contract compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive construction and/or contract-related experience of at least 3 years and a degree in construction management or construction technology.
• Knowledge of construction inspection practices and procedures for building materials, workmanship, utilities, and system installations.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major construction projects.
• Proficiency in construction industry inspection and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction trades and applied mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.