Construction Inspector

Austin NAWIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (healthcare

Long‑term disability insurance

Short‑term disability insurance

401(k) plan with guaranteed employer..

Career development program

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Luster in Washington, DC, is seeking Construction Inspectors to support large transit capital programs across civil, structural, electrical, and other disciplines. You will verify compliance with contract documents, prepare daily field reports, and document nonconformances for resolution.

Responsibilities include witnessing sampling, recording pay quantities, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and supporting quality assurance through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, engineering tech, civil eng or related field, or equivalent.
• Active OSHA‑30 certification.
• 5+ years of inspection experience on large, complex projects.
• Experience reading drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs.
• Experience with electronic field reporting and CM software.
• Ability to pass background check and site safety orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities for conformance with contract docs and codes.
• Prepare daily inspection reports covering labor, equipment, materials, weather, safety.
• Identify nonconforming work and report to engineers; document in daily report.
• Verify deliveries against submittals and tickets; ensure proper storage.
• Witness field sampling and testing; track results and retests.
• Record pay quantities for progress payments; photograph site conditions.
• Monitor compliance with traffic control, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate daily inspection with engineers and construction staff.
• Support survey verification, punch lists, substantial completion, closeout.
• Coordinate with contractor, design teams, utility owners, and third parties.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

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

Master's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Unifier

Kahua

e-Builder

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Position Title: Construction Inspector

About the Positions

Were seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels to support large, complex transit capital programs, including light rail and bus corridors, stations, tunnels, elevated guideway, trackwork, and rail systems, delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. These roles verify that installed work conforms to the contract documents, submittals, requests for information, and applicable codes and design standards, and produce the daily field record that the project relies on when quantities, changes, and claims are settled. We hire across the core inspection disciplines, including civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, and roofing inspection, as well as safety and security representatives.

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 activities for conformance with the contract documents, submittals, requests for information, approved shop drawings, and applicable codes and design standards.
• Prepare accurate and legible daily inspection reports covering contractor labor, equipment, materials, quantities installed, weather, delays, safety observations, and work locations.
• Identify nonconforming work and report it to the resident engineer and the inspection quality assurance lead at the moment it is observed, and document it in the daily report.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals, certifications, mix designs, and delivery tickets, and confirm proper storage and handling.
• Witness and document field sampling and materials testing, and track results, deficiencies, and retests through closure.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting progress payments, and photograph and log field conditions to support quantity verification and change review.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic control, work zone safety, environmental, and erosion and sediment control requirements.
• Coordinate daily inspection coverage with the resident engineer and the owners construction management staff against the approved staffing plan.
• Support survey verification, punch list development, substantial completion walkthroughs, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with contractor personnel, design teams, utility owners, and third‑party stakeholders during active construction operations.

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 commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active OSHA‑30 certification.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy‑civil infrastructure projects.
• Inspection experience in at least one core discipline: civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, or roofing inspection, or documented service as a safety and security representative.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation on publicly funded projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings, and working knowledge of submittal and request for information processes.
• Ability to pass a background check and complete the site safety orientation required before performing work on the project site.
• Experience with industry standard electronic field reporting and construction management software (e.g., Unifier, Kahua, e‑Builder, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in construction management, engineering technology, or civil engineering.
• Active professional certifications such as ICC certifications, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (ACI), CWI (AWS), NICET, DOT qualifications, first aid and CPR, and/or traffic control flagger.
• Inspection experience on light rail, commuter rail, or bus rapid transit capital programs.
• Experience inspecting multiple disciplines on the same program.
• Experience inspecting within an active rail or transit operating environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $75k-$135k/year ($36-$65/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 and years 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.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third‑party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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