Construction Inspector

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in St. Louis is seeking a qualified Construction Inspector to oversee on-site operations for transportation projects. This role involves vigilant documentation, testing, and reporting across project locations.

You will read plans, interpret specs, ensure compliance, and communicate clearly with owners, landowners, and contractors. Travel and lifting requirements apply; MoDOT experience or certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction related experience preferred but not required.
• MoDOT Technician Certification is a plus or must be willing to obtain certification.
• Must be able to travel and stay out of town a week at a time as required providing on-site observation, inspection, and testing.
• Capable of lifting and handling 50+ pounds.
• Knowledge of typical construction practices, MoDOT specifications and ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions.
• Ability to work independently and incorporate efficient time management practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally and coordinate with the owner, landowners, and contractors.
• Disciplined individual who maintains accurate, timely and descriptive records of daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
• Experience working with DOTs or municipalities and thoroughly understand their requirements and expectations for projects.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect various construction projects from beginning to completion, with thorough documentation of daily progress, materials, sampling, testing, and records.
• Read and interpret plans, details, specifications, and other contract documents; recognize and report deviations.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing and reports on soils, aggregates, asphalt, and other materials.
• Maintain clear and effective written and oral communication and be able to answer inquiries as required.
• Attend and conduct meetings to gain insight of the project prior to construction, progress updates and other project related meetings.
• Measure and scale distances with competent math to provide accurate documentation of work completed.

Skills

Travel

Heavy lifting

Construction knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Record keeping

DOT experience

Education

MoDOT Technician Certification

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If so, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, is currently seeking a qualified Construction Inspector for our St. Louis office. This person will be responsible for the inspection of specific operations on construction job sites for transportation projects. Residing in the greater St. Louis area is not a requirement as inspectors generally report to the various project locations.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect various construction projects from beginning to completion. To include, but not limited to, thorough documentation of daily progress, computing and tracking materials and quantities, material sampling and testing, maintaining timely, accurate records of project progress and general oversight.
• Read and interpret plans, details, specifications, and other contract documents. Recognize and report any deviations from the contract documents.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing and reports on soils, aggregates, asphalt, and other materials.
• Maintain clear and effective written and oral communication and be able to answer inquiries as required.
• Attend and conduct meetings to gain insight of the project prior to construction, progress updates and other project related meetings.
• Measure and scale distances along with competent math skills to provide accurate documentation of work completed.

Required Skills

• Must be able to travel and stay out of town a week at a time as required providing on-site observation, inspection, and testing.
• Capable of lifting and handling 50+ pounds
• Knowledge of typical construction practices, MoDOT specifications and ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions.
• Ability to work independently and incorporate efficient time management practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally and coordinate with the owner, landowners, and contractors.
• Disciplined individual who maintains accurate, timely and descriptive records of daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
• Experience working with DOTs or municipalities and thoroughly understand their requirements and expectations for projects.

Required Experience

• 2+ years of construction related experience preferred but not required.
• MoDOT Technician Certification is a plus or must be willing to obtain certification.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $33,000 - $83,000

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With 16 offices in 9 states, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.