Construction Inspector

Carollo Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carollo Engineers in Portland, OR is seeking a Construction Inspector with 2–5 years of field inspection experience. You will inspect water and wastewater facilities, review plans for constructability, and coordinate outages with clients.

The role includes documenting progress, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining thorough records in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate has OSHA 10-hour training, strong written and verbal communication, and can work independently with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of responsible field inspection experience.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour safety training and related construction courses.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction contracts for water and wastewater facilities.
• Reviews plans and specs for constructability and detect issues.
• Schedules and completes site inspections.
• Coordinates outages with client facilities.
• Prepares inspection reports and maintains daily diary.
• Maintains project files and progress records.
• Tracks monthly quantity estimates of work completed.
• Establishes relations with contractors, consultants, and owners.
• Mentors junior inspectors and supports training.

Skills

Construction knowledge

OSHA 10 hour safety

Record keeping

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two year technical/associate degree

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction contract related to water and wastewater facilities
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for constructability, notes, errors, omissions and potential problem areas
• Schedules, plans, coordinates, and completes site inspections
• Coordinates construction related system outages with client facilities
• Prepares complete inspection reports and maintains a daily diary
• Maintains complete project files including a project photo file
• Keeps detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as built drawings
• Prepares monthly estimates of quantity of construction completed
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultant, and owner
• Responsible for actions and performance of Junior Level Construction Inspectors
• Mentors and trains Junior Construction Inspectors

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of standard construction specifications, codes and special standards, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of water and wastewater facilities
• Working knowledge of methods of soil compaction and density testing procedures, properties and uses of concrete, and techniques of handling, placing, curing and sampling concrete
• In-depth understanding of OSHA Construction Safety Orders
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, and concise records
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong computer and internet skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience of responsible field inspection
• Completion of OSHA 10 hour safety course and other construction training

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year technical or Associate Degree in a related technical field

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Job Locations US-OR-Portland

ID 2025-4041

Category Construction

Type Full-time, Regular