Construction Inspector

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina seeks a Construction Observer to ensure quality control in various construction projects. The role demands expertise in monitoring construction activities, documentation, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in roadway inspection and strong organizational skills, with a commitment to career growth and team success.

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental and military leave

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Life insurance

Professional license bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience in roadway inspection.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of NCDOT road specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control construction observations.
• Monitor construction sequencing, cost, scheduling, and performance.
• Ensure document control and quality assurance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Reading construction plans

Education

NICET Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Construction Observer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection group in the Western Carolina area (Asheville, Cherokee, Boone).

Responsibilities

• To perform quality control construction observations for various highway roadway and bridge construction, general site work, maintenance and protection of traffic, drainage, earthwork, paving, concrete work, reinforcement steel placement, utility relocation work, coordination, and safety.
• Able to read contract documents and construction plans.
• Responsible for field construction observation monitoring/tracking of construction sequencing, cost, scheduling and performance decisions.
• Assure that proper document control, quality assurance documentation and construction project records are kept.
• Assure quality and uniformity in the records of various contracts in the overall program.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience, including roadway (earthwork, sub base, concrete and asphalt pavement, drainage, lighting, guiderail and striping for rehabilitation / new) inspection and maintenance and protection of traffic for day and nighttime operations.
• Bridge construction (rehabilitation & new) a plus.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• NICET Certification preferred.
• Strong PC Skills, in Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of NCDOT road specifications a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help youAccelerate Your Success!