Construction Inspector

LVI Associates; Detroit (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development and cert. ass

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to support Michigan-based transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. You will inspect field activities, ensure plans and specs are followed, and document progress while coordinating with contractors, engineers, and agency representatives.

The role requires experience with roadway, bridge, utility, and municipal construction, strong writing and communication skills, and willingness to travel across Michigan for project

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in construction inspection, transportation engineering, municipal infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to project sites throughout Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on transportation and municipal construction projects.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Inspect roadway, bridge, utility, stormwater, grading, paving, and site development construction.
• Measure quantities and verify installed materials for payment estimates and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and agency representatives.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate project records.
• Review contractor work and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Assist with materials testing, quality control, and compliance verification.
• Attend project meetings and provide construction updates to key stakeholders.
• Support successful project delivery through accurate documentation and communication.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading construction plans

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering Technology / Construction Management

Tools

Construction documentation software

Job description

Construction Engineering Inspector

Location: Michigan

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to support transportation and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Michigan. This position is responsible for inspecting construction activities in the field, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, documenting project progress, and coordinating with contractors, project managers, engineers, and agency representatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with roadway, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections on transportation and municipal construction projects.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Inspect roadway, bridge, utility, stormwater, grading, paving, and site development construction.
• Measure quantities and verify installed materials for payment estimates and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and agency representatives.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate project records.
• Review contractor work and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Assist with materials testing, quality control, and compliance verification.
• Attend project meetings and provide construction updates to key stakeholders.
• Support successful project delivery through accurate documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in construction inspection, transportation engineering, municipal infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of roadway, bridge, utility, water main, sanitary sewer, and stormwater construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction documentation software.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• MDOT construction inspection experience.
• Experience with roadway or bridge construction inspection.
• Certifications related to concrete testing, asphalt inspection, erosion control, bridge inspection, or transportation construction.
• Familiarity with state and federal transportation project requirements.
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure improvement projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development and certification assistance.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Ideal Background

This opportunity is well-suited for professionals currently working as:

• Construction Inspector
• Construction Engineering Inspector (CEI)
• Engineering Technician
• Transportation Construction Inspector
• Highway Construction Inspector
• Resident Project Representative (RPR)
• Civil Engineering Technician

Candidates with experience on MDOT, municipal, roadway, bridge, utility, water main, sanitary sewer, or stormwater projects are highly encouraged to apply.