Construction Inspector

Luster National, Inc.; 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, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with guaranteed employer^{

Wellness program with monthly stipend

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Luster National, Inc. Seattle, WA is seeking Construction Inspectors across civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines to support large heavy-civil infrastructure programs in transit and transportation projects.

You will verify field work against approved plans, document daily progress, and coordinate with contractors, agencies, and testing teams; this role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and attention to detail in active construction environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in construction field.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on major projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, submittals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, testing and acceptance practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work for conformance with plans and permits.
• Document daily activity, including photos, QA/QC data.
• Verify materials against submittals and data; reject nonconforming items.
• Coordinate and witness field testing; track results and actions.
• Identify safety concerns and design conflicts to the resident engineer.
• Measure and record pay quantities for progress payments.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility owners, and agencies.
• Support survey verification, layout checks, and as-built docs.
• Enforce traffic control, work zone, and site safety requirements.
• Support punch list, testing, startup, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Field reporting software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Kahua

Unifier

e-Builder

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

Seattle, Washington, United States

Construction Inspector

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 doesnt match the drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid drivers 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

• Masters 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 owners 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 candidates 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 discounts
• Employee referral bonus

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.