Construction Inspector

Ramboll3; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Leadership guidance

Inclusive culture

Challenging projects

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide clerical and administrative support, report to multiple sites, and oversee inspection activities on diverse projects. The role involves inspecting projects for conformity with plans, identifying issues, maintaining field documentation, and supporting senior staff with estimating and design data collection.

Joining Ramboll's Water US, Construction Management Division offers growth through development programs and opportunities in the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of construction plans, specs, permits, test procedures, submittals, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Identify unforeseen conditions and report to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate field notes, daily reports, and track schedule progress.
• Perform basic estimating tasks.
• Gather field information to aid in project design.
• Supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Teamwork

Reading plans and specs

Education

High School diploma

Special Inspection Certifications

Job description

Your new role

As our new Construction Inspector, you will provide clerical and administrative support to various members of the project. You may be required to report to various construction sites to assist senior staff members with day-to-day construction related functions. In addition, perform inspection oversight on construction projects of various complexity.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Inspecting and observing that a construction project, or aspect of a construction project, is constructed in accordance with plans and specifications provided for the project.
• Identifying unforeseen conditions and communicates such to the attention of senior supervising construction staff.
• Maintaining accurate field notes, daily reports, and tracking schedule progress for the project.
• Performing basic estimating.
• Acquiring field information to aid in project design.
• Providing supervision to less experienced staff.

Your new team

You will be part of the Water US, Construction Management Division with a focus on supporting the delivery of Ramboll's municipal water construction projects. This position can support work in 2 of our major areas: Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast.

In addition, there are 3 levels of Construction Inspectors, based on experience and qualifications.

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• High School diploma.
• Knowledgeable with the pertinent information of a construction project, or aspect of a construction project, including but not limited to the plans, specifications, right of way restrictions, permits, test procedures, shop drawings, submittals, and utilities.
• A strong desire to increase construction knowledge and ability through training in related field.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and project management software
• Work effectively in teams.

Additional skills, certifications, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Special Inspection Certifications.
• Municipal of State Agency experience.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of general safety requirements.
• Competency in one or more of the following: concrete, structural steel, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, etc

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company.

We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $57,952 to $75,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.