Construction Inspector

Gannett Fleming; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Job summary

A leading construction services firm is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector in Seattle. The role involves monitoring contractor work, preparing reports, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and good communication skills. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000, and the position offers a hybrid work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• Good communication skills are important.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Daily Reports.
• Prepare Project Progress Reports.
• Monitor and Coordinate Quality Assurance Testing.
• Measure Quantities.
• Monitor Contractor Progress.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Preferred BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Minimum high school degree with +2 years continued higher education

Job description

Overview

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team in the Seattle area!

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do

This position is responsible for reporting directly to construction sites to observe and document contractor’s work conforms to contract requirements, maintaining project files/documentation, compiling and calculating quantities of work performed to be used in calculating monthly contractor payments, and interacting with clients on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Daily Reports
• Prepare Project Progress Reports
• Monitor and Coordinate Quality Assurance Testing
• Measure Quantities
• Monitor Contractor Progress
• Assist with Payment Applications and Change Orders
• Assist with Project Filing System
• Perform Constructability Reviews
• Address Technical issues in the field

Qualifications

What you will bring to our firm:

• Preferred BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum high school degree with +2 years continued higher level education

What we prefer you bring:

• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good communication skills

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Seattle

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.