Construction Inspector

Delve Underground; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

9 Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Construction Inspector in our Chicago office to support water and wastewater projects. You will inspect field activities, review submittals, and monitor safety and schedules on-site. Three+ years in heavy construction with tunneling experience is required, including trenchless projects.

Strong reporting, communication, and PPE readiness are essential. The role is on-site in the Chicago area with possible shift work.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in heavy construction with tunneling or pipelines.
• Experience on at least one tunnel project including trenchless work.
• Knowledge of construction processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear PPE and meet physical demands.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook; Visio/AutoCAD/Bluebeam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report contractor work; prepare daily inspection reports.
• Review field submittals, RFIs, plan clarifications, CPM schedules.
• Monitor material receipt and on-site activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and contract documents.
• Promote a safe work environment; use project information systems.

Skills

Heavy construction experience

Tunnel inspection

Trenchless tunneling

Geotechnical knowledge

Word, Excel, Outlook

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About this position

About Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise extending across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Our primary focus is to make a significant impact on the advancement of infrastructure projects, which in turn shape and enhance the communities we serve. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do . We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance . In addition to working hard, we also have fun . We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings .

Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate: $41.53 – $59.42/hour

Construction Inspector

Delve Underground is looking for a Construction Inspector in our Chicago office within our Construction Management Practice. The Inspector will work at a project field office in the Chicago area primarily on water and wastewater construction projects.

The successful candidate for this position will have experience in heavy civil construction projects for water and wastewater infrastructure. Tunnel experience, including trenchless experience, is considered to be relevant.

This is an on-site position and may include shift work.

Responsibilities:

• Observe and report construction contractor's work and prepare daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment and materials in addition to work activities. Review contractor reports.
• Review and provide input into field related Submittals, Requests for Information, plan clarifications, geotechnical information and data, and CPM schedules.
• Monitor the Contractor's receipt of materials arriving on-site, monitor off-site production activities and/or any other construction activities in their area.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with Contract Documents, safety standards and agency requirements.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/Client electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of recent experience in heavy construction, inspecting tunnels or pipelines for large and complex engineering/construction projects.
• Experience on at least one tunnel project, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands of the position such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 Lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.

No recruiters, please.

About Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise extending across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Our primary focus is to make a significant impact on the advancement of infrastructure projects, which in turn shape and enhance the communities we serve. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do . We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance . In addition to working hard, we also have fun . We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings .

Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate: $41.53 – $59.42/hour

Construction Inspector

Delve Underground is looking for a Construction Inspector in our Chicago office within our Construction Management Practice. The Inspector will work at a project field office in the Chicago area primarily on water and wastewater construction projects.

The successful candidate for this position will have experience in heavy civil construction projects for water and wastewater infrastructure. Tunnel experience, including trenchless experience, is considered to be relevant.

This is an on-site position and may include shift work.

Responsibilities:

• Observe and report construction contractor's work and prepare daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment and materials in addition to work activities. Review contractor reports.
• Review and provide input into field related Submittals, Requests for Information, plan clarifications, geotechnical information and data, and CPM schedules.
• Monitor the Contractor's receipt of materials arriving on-site, monitor off-site production activities and/or any other construction activities in their area.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with Contract Documents, safety standards and agency requirements.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/Client electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of recent experience in heavy construction, inspecting tunnels or pipelines for large and complex engineering/construction projects.
• Experience on at least one tunnel project, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands of the position such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 Lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.

No recruiters, please.

The pay range for this role is: 41.53 - 59.42 USD per hour(United States)