Construction Inspector

Delve Underground; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,058 - 148,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

Paid Holidays

Generous paid-time-off program

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Seattle seeks a Construction Inspector for water, wastewater, and transit construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least ten years of experience in heavy construction, with five years specifically in tunnel inspection. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor work, preparing inspection reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,058 - $148,162 and a full benefits program, emphasizing work-life balance and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• At least ten years of experience in heavy construction.
• Five years of experience in tunnel inspection of complex projects.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor construction contractor's work and prepare daily reports.
• Provide input into field-related submittals and requests for information.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with safety standards.
• Utilize Project Information Management System for reporting.
• Support a safe work environment while complying with safety policies.

Skills

Tunnel experience

Heavy construction experience

First Aid and CPR training

Communication skills

Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT DELVE UNDERGROUND

Delve Underground is a leader in heavy civil engineering, serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide innovative solutions to the most challenging underground problems. Offering comprehensive design, construction management, and dispute‑resolution capabilities, our expertise includes civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Founded in 1954, Delve Underground is an employee‑owned firm with 25 offices and over 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work‑life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.

Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid‑time‑off program, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate: $90,058 - $148,162

Construction Inspector

Delve Underground is looking for a Construction Inspector in our Seattle office within our Construction Management Practice. The Inspector will work at a project field office in the Seattle/Bellevue area primarily on water, wastewater, and transit construction projects.

The successful candidate for this position will have experience in heavy civil construction projects, water, wastewater, and transit construction projects. Tunnel experience, including trenchless experience, is considered to be relevant.

This position may include shift work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor construction contractor's work and prepare daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment and materials in addition to work activities. Review contractor reports.
• Review and provide input into field related Submittals, Requests for Information, plan clarifications, geotechnical information and data, and CPM schedules.
• Monitor the Contractor's receipt inspection of materials arriving on‑site, monitors off‑site production activities and/or any other construction activities in their area.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with Contract Documents, safety standards and agency requirements.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/Client electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.

Qualifications

• Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.
• At least ten years of recent experience in heavy construction, with at least five years of experience in tunnel inspection of large and complex engineering/construction projects.
• Preferred current First Aid and CPR training from a provider recognized by OSHA.
• Knowledge of construction‑related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands of the position such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Are you ready to join our team?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

No Recruiters, Please.

Salary Description

$90,058 - $148,162