Construction Engineering Inspector

Consor; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

License achievement bonus

Extensive on-demand learning center

Professional memberships

PTO and holidays

Hybrid/remote options (role‑dependent

Job summary

Consor is seeking a construction engineer to monitor on-site activities, inspect materials, and ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and documents. You will help develop final estimate documentation and coordinate with stakeholders. The role reports to the Project Manager and Project Administrator.

The position offers a salary range of $75,000–$110,000 with time-and-a-half for overtime, potential per diem, and eligible benefits. A valid driver's license is required for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

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, requests for information (RFIs), and cost proposals.

Skills

Reading construction plans

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a construction engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring on‑site construction activities and inspecting 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 will 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 Project Administrator and plays 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

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 0-5 years of construction inspection experience (ODOT preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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

We invest in us.

• 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 networks and groups.

Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail]

How Your Career Will Grow

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. 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

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.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. 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 [phone].

Notices

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.