Construction Inspector

Luster National; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Career planning and development

Professional development stipend

Wellness stipend

Phone plan reimbursement

Meal planning and nutrition support

Personal financial planning services

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Luster is seeking Construction Inspectors to support major heavy-civil programs, including transit projects, with field verification and daily documentation to ensure work matches approved plans.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of inspection experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency with field reporting tools and MS Office for efficient project reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transit, transportation, utility, water, aviation, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting civil and structural construction, mechanical and plumbing, or electrical construction.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable codes and standards, and materials testing and acceptance practices.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with electronic field reporting platforms (Kahua, Unifier, e-Builder, Bluebeam) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, permits, codes, and quality requirements.
• Document daily construction activity, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, weather, and progress photographs.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals, certifications, and approved product data, and reject nonconforming material.
• Coordinate and witness field testing, and track test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions to closure.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, safety concerns, and design conflicts to the resident engineer promptly.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting contractor progress payments.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility owners, agency staff, and third parties during active construction operations.
• Support survey verification, layout checks, and as-built documentation.
• Enforce traffic control, work zone, and site safety requirements within the assigned work area.
• Support punch list development, testing and startup, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading construction drawings

Problem solving

Travel ability

MS Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Kahua

Unifier

e-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

We’re seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels across civil and structural, mechanical and plumbing, and electrical disciplines to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs including transit (both rail and bus) and transportation projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your focus will be field verification to confirm that installed work matches approved plans and specifications, document what happens on site every day, and catch problems early on.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect construction work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, permits, codes, and quality requirements.
• Document daily construction activity, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, weather, and progress photographs.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals, certifications, and approved product data, and reject nonconforming material.
• Coordinate and witness field testing, and track test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions to closure.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, safety concerns, and design conflicts to the resident engineer promptly.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting contractor progress payments.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility owners, agency staff, and third parties during active construction operations.
• Support survey verification, layout checks, and as-built documentation.
• Enforce traffic control, work zone, and site safety requirements within the assigned work area.
• Support punch list development, testing and startup, and closeout documentation.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to raise an issue when the work doesn’t match the drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transit, transportation, utility, water, aviation, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting one or more of the following: civil and structural construction (earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, foundations, concrete, and structures); mechanical and plumbing systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, and plumbing rough-in and finish); or electrical construction (conduit, cable, terminations, grounding, lighting, panels, and power distribution).
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable codes and standards, and materials testing and acceptance practices.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with electronic field reporting and document management platforms, such as Kahua, Unifier, e-Builder, or Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Discipline-specific certifications beyond the minimum requirement (e.g., additional ICC certifications, NICET Level III/IV, or advanced NACE coating inspector levels).
• Experience inspecting multiple disciplines or systems (e.g., building, electrical, mechanical, coatings, welding, or utility) on the same program.
• Experience training or mentoring junior inspectors.
• Familiarity with owner’s representative, program management, or construction management inspection procedures and QA/QC requirements.
• Experience with SharePoint-based inspection management systems or other electronic field reporting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Expected Salary: $85k-$150k/year ($41-$72/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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