Construction Inspector

Ecompex, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Federal Holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ecompex, Inc., located in San Diego, California, is seeking a Construction Inspector to support government projects. The role involves inspecting ongoing construction, ensuring all work adheres to plans and specifications, and documenting issues while recommending solutions.

Candidates must possess either a high school diploma with extensive experience or a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering. The position offers a hybrid work location with competitive benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction-related fields with high school diploma.
• 5+ years of recent construction oversight experience on projects valued $50K to $2M.
• Minimum 5 years managing or inspecting construction contracts with bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Inspect ongoing construction, document issues, recommend solutions.
• Monitor effectiveness of contractor QA/QC programs.
• Perform reviews of various construction plans and documentation.

Skills

Construction oversight

Facility inspections

QA/QC experience

Knowledge of building systems

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Overview of the Position: ECOMPEX, Inc., a premiere Government Contract (Gov‑Con) service provider, is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide supportive services for our government client.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect ongoing construction, document problems, and recommend solutions to client.
• Perform a variety of inspection duties, including monitoring the effectiveness of construction contractor quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, and inspecting facilities for maintenance issues.
• Ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Perform reviews including, but not limited to, equipment and material submittals, progress charts, quality control (QC) and Safety Plans, and various work plans.
• Photograph the construction progress and logically file the records and transmit as required.
• Monitor and maintain a complete, updated file of approved submittals for the construction contract.
• Maintain field records such as correspondence, construction contractor daily reports, test results, solid waste disposal acceptance receipts, progress payments, modifications, etc.
• Review and assist in resolving technical issues, including construction contractor Request for Information (RFI) and/or Design Clarification Request (DCR), construction contractor progress schedules and requests for information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification requirements:

• High School Diploma:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, facility management, construction supervision, construction management, or QA/QC.
  • 5 years of recent construction oversight experience on projects valued between $50K and $2M.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing or inspecting construction contracts, including at least 3 years of recent oversight experience on projects valued between $50K and $2M.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal and/or state agency construction contracts (design‑build or design‑bid‑build) required.
• Experience with QA/QC, construction supervision, facility inspections, and multi‑trade construction projects required.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural systems preferred.

Primary Work Location

Hybrid / On‑site

Travel Expectations

Required up to 80%

Position Type

Salaried position

Benefits

• Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, increasing with tenure
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled. Ecompex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Ecompex has a desire for priority referrals of protected veterans. Ecompex, Inc. is compliant with requirements of 41 C.F.R. This regulation protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. Ecompex, Inc. participates in the E‑verify program as required by federal law. Need Assistance? If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact Ecompex at 703‑288‑3382 or [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.