Construction Inspector

Delve Underground; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

EAP

401(k)

ESOP

Stock ownership

9 Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Delve Underground in Washington, DC seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee tunnel construction activities, inspect contractor work, and document daily progress. The role emphasizes safety compliance and detailed reporting as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate should have extensive tunnel and heavy civil inspection experience, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to operate in a demanding construction environment with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on at least two tunnel projects.
• Ten years in heavy construction; five years in tunnel inspection of large projects.
• First Aid and CPR training preferred.
• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Ability to wear PPE and perform physical tasks.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook; Visio/AutoCAD/Bluebeam helpful.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor contractor work; prepare daily inspection reports.
• Review submittals, RFIs, plan clarifications, geotechnical data, CPM schedules.
• Monitor material receipt inspections and on-site/off-site activities.
• Ensure progress complies with contract documents and safety standards.
• Support a safe work environment and safety policy adherence.
• Utilize Project Information Management System for inspections.

Skills

Tunnel experience

Heavy construction

First Aid/CPR

Construction processes

PPE compliance

MS Office

Visio/AutoCAD/Bluebeam

Communication skills

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Inspector

Delve Underground Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About this position

About Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise extending across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Our primary focus is to make a significant impact on the advancement of infrastructure projects, which in turn shape and enhance the communities we serve. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do . We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance . In addition to working hard, we also have fun . We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings .

Benefits

Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate

$90,058 - $148,162

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor construction contractor's work and prepare daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment and materials in addition to work activities. Review contractor reports.


• Review and provide input into field related Submittals, Requests for Information, plan clarifications, geotechnical information and data, and CPM schedules.


• Monitor the Contractor's receipt inspection of materials arriving on-site, monitors off-site production activities and/or any other construction activities in their area.


• Monitor construction progress for compliance with Contract Documents, safety standards and agency requirements.


• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.


• Utilize Agency/client Project Information Management System (PIMS) and/or other Agency/Client electronic systems for preparing Inspection Reports.

Qualifications

• Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.


• At least ten years of recent experience in heavy construction, with at least five years of experience in tunnel inspection of large and complex engineering/construction projects.


• Preferred current First Aid and CPR training from a provider recognized by OSHA.


• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator; meet physical demands of the position such as walking, standing, lifting up to 40 Lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in tight spaces to safely access work sites.


• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam.


• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.