Construction Inspector

DLZ Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

DLZ Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking a Construction Inspector to support DWSD water and sewer infrastructure projects. This role involves full-time field inspections, documentation, and coordinating with city staff and contractors to ensure progress aligns with plans and safety standards.

You will review plans, perform material testing coordination, verify quantities, and monitor construction activities across multiple sites in Detroit, Michigan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of municipal construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read plans and specs.
• Experience with daily inspection reports.
• Willingness to travel across Detroit-area projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-time field inspection of sewer service lateral replacement, gravity sewer repair, watermain and utility work, excavation, trench backfill, pavement and sidewalk restoration, concrete work, asphalt paving, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Review plans and schedules and report findings.
• Document daily activities and test results.
• Coordinate with contractors, City staff, and residents.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality control.
• Maintain reports using approved software.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Construction inspection

Communication skills

Independent work

Field travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or construction-related training preferred

Tools

e-Builder

Cityworks

ArcGIS/Collector/Field Maps

MS Office

Job description

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation has opportunities for Construction Inspectors to support the City of Detroit ‘Water and Sewer Department. The work will include full-time field inspection, construction documentation, quantity verification, materials testing coordination, restoration monitoring, and public-safety observation on water and sewer infrastructure improvements located primarily throughout Detroit, Michigan.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time construction inspection for sewer service lateral replacement, gravity sewer repair, watermain and utility work, excavation, trench backfill, pavement and sidewalk restoration, concrete work, asphalt paving, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, sketches, construction schedules, and approved work requirements.
• Observe excavation, trench protection, access and egress, dewatering, utility conflicts, barricading, traffic control, and public protection measures, and promptly report concerns.
• Prepare complete Daily Inspection Reports using DWSD-approved project management software, including e-Builder, Cityworks, Collector Apps, or other assigned systems.
• Document daily contractor activities, labor, equipment, weather, quantities, materials, photographs, progress, delays, and field issues.
• Verify construction materials, pipe installation, connections, dimensions, alignment, grades, backfill, compaction, concrete, asphalt, and restoration for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate field and laboratory materials testing, including density, concrete, asphalt, and other required testing, and document failed tests and corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor progress against approved schedules and support quantity verification, payment estimates, punch lists, and closeout records.
• Coordinate professionally with contractors, residents, utility representatives, suppliers, City staff, and other project stakeholders.
• Document resident access concerns, service interruptions, property impacts, restoration status, complaints, and resolution actions, and elevate unresolved issues.
• Assist with Requests for Information, change documentation, final inspections, redline records, photographs, test reports, and project closeout files.
• Perform all work safely and responsibly in accordance with DLZ policies, project requirements, and applicable health and safety plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical coursework, or construction-related training preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of construction inspection experience on municipal infrastructure, watermain, sanitary or storm sewer, utility, roadway, concrete, asphalt, excavation, backfill, or restoration projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, details, schedules, and field sketches.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, field measurements, quantity records, photographs, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of excavation, trench safety, underground utilities, pipe installation, backfill and compaction, concrete, asphalt, and site restoration.
• MDOT construction materials testing certifications or credentials for concrete and density are preferred. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain project-required credentials.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety training and MISS DIG 811 damage-prevention training are preferred. Candidates must be willing to complete required project and safety training before field assignment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use a laptop or tablet, email, Microsoft Office, and web-based project management or inspection applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a field team.
• Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments, travel between multiple project sites, and work overtime, weekends, or adjusted shifts when required by construction activities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use a personal vehicle for job‑related travel, as needed.
• Ability to meet project PPE and physical field requirements.

Preferred Project Experience:

• City of Detroit, DWSD, MDOT, or other Michigan municipal construction projects.
• Sewer service lateral replacement, open‑cut sewer repair, water distribution, deep excavation, utility conflict coordination, and neighborhood restoration.
• Daily reporting in e-Builder, Cityworks, ArcGIS/Collector/Field Maps, or similar construction management systems.
• Federally funded or CDBG-DR projects requiring complete, auditable field documentation.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. #ZR