Construction Inspector

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

Job summary

Luster invites applications for Construction Inspectors across civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines to support large transit and heavy civil programs in the Seattle area. The role focuses on field verification to ensure work matches plans and specifications and on documenting on-site activities.

You will inspect work, verify materials, coordinate testing, and report nonconformances, while collaborating with engineers, contractors, and third parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil 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 (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 (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

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

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Field safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

Kahua

Unifier

e-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

About the Positions

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.

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.

Compensation Details

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, s