Construction Inspector

Jacobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Inspector to support water sector infrastructure projects. You will act as Owner's Representative, inspecting work, ensuring adherence to plans, specs, and permits, and documenting progress on a daily basis.

The role requires extensive field presence, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with daily commuting to Centreville, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting civil infrastructure, structural and building projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater utility backgrounds preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commute to Centreville, VA on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, plans, and specs; inspect active work for compliance with contract docs.
• Prepare daily field reports detailing work status, CPM activities, manpower, equipment and observations.
• Maintain records of change orders, field changes, and punch list items.
• Take photos/videos of major activities and organize by date and subject matter.
• Verify quantities, materials used, and contractor resources.
• Review and verify contractor time and materials expense reports.
• Notify Project Manager and Resident Engineer of potential problems.
• Attend progress meetings and review contractor progress payments.
• Coordinate material testing requirements and review test results.
• Monitor erosion control devices weekly and after major rainfall events.
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction site videos.

Education

ICC Certification

ACI Certification

AWS Certification (Special Inspection)

Tools

eBuilder

Procore

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Construction Inspector, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting small, mid, and large-scale water sector infrastructure projects. Working with other members of the team, you’ll provide construction inspection construction inspection services team. During your time with us, you will observe, inspect, and document various construction projects as an Owner's Representative, as well as ensure compliance with design plans, contract specifications, and permit requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Review approved shop drawings, construction plans, and specifications and inspect active work against the approved contract documents to verify compliance, or identify any deviation from approved plans, then elevate to the Resident Engineer and Owner.
• Prepare a daily field report documenting the status of the work, daily activities (including start and finish dates for CPM activities), manpower, equipment, and other observations
• Maintain a continuous record of change orders and field changes on a set of contract documents.
• Maintain a continuous record of construction deficiencies and punch list items
• Take photographs and videos of major construction activities. Prepare a database of the photographs with the date, subject matter, and photo number/file name
• Verify quantities of work performed, materials used, and adequacy of the contractor’s resources
• Verify time and materials expense reports from the construction contractor
• Notify Construction Project Manager and Resident Engineer of potential construction problems
• Attend progress meetings
• Verify that the contractor’s as-built drawings are current
• Assist in the review monthly contractor’s progress payment requests
• Coordinate material testing requirements with material testing firm and the contractor.
• Review all material test results
• Monitor the status of erosion control devices on a weekly basis, and after every major rainfall event
• Prepare a pre-construction and post-construction video of the project site

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting civil infrastructure, structural and building projects. Prefer water/wastewater utility experience, but will consider those with experience from other sectors.
• Certifications through ICC, ACI, and AWS other Special Inspection areas.
• Experience working in/for municipal agencies or utility infrastructure organizations on public right of way construction project sites.
• Experience installing or inspecting large diameter force main installations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team oriented perspective.
• Attention to detail and disciplined time management skills
• This role will requires extended periods of time spent in the field and the ability to commute daily to field site/office in Centreville, VA.
• The ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and to react to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with industry document management software such as eBuilder, Procore, or similar
• Valid driver's license in Commonwealth of Virginia
• Ability to walk project site daily

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $91,000.00 to $130,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 26, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.