Construction Inspector (Baltimore, MD)

Planate Management Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Training and Development

Job summary

Planate Management Group seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to support the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD, performing independent inspection throughout design-build activity, verifying workmanship, materials, safety, and compliance with USCG requirements.

The role requires field surveillance, coordination with prime contractor and subcontractors, preparation of reports, and closeout documentation; candidates should have extensive federal project QA/QC experience, OSHA

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years in construction inspection, quality control, or superintendent roles; or 5+ years with relevant engineering degree and credentials.
Experience on federal construction projects and infrastructure with utilities and design-build.
MD-specific QA/QC experience and knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, independent construction inspection to ensure ESCO and subcontractors meet specs and USCG requirements.
Conduct full-time daily field surveillance during active construction and demolition.
Verify workmanship, installation methods, and materials meet approved designs and standards.
Inspect delivered equipment and materials against submittals.
Observe specialized inspections (welds, electrical testing, boiler/pressure vessels).
Document deficiencies and safety concerns; maintain logs and track corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with Accident Prevention Plan and safety rules; obtain permits.
Witness tests and commissioning; review testing reports for conformance.
Maintain logs and weekly/monthly reports.
Review as-built drawings, warranty databases, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, commissioning reports.
Coordinate with prime contractor, subcontractors, USCG personnel, COR, safety officers, project managers.
Prepare final inspection reports and provide recommendations to COR/KO.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field inspection

QA/QC

Communication

Safety compliance

Procore usage

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

PMP Certification

QA/QC Certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Inspector (CI) that will support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Yard in Baltimore, MD by providing independent construction inspection services throughout the UESC design-build project. You will verify construction activities, workmanship, materials, safety protocols, technical specifications, design documents, and applicable USCG requirements are met throughout construction, commissioning, and closeout.

This position is contingent upon contract award. If awarded the construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and continue through October 2028, with an anticipated contract duration of approximately 24 months.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide continuous, independent construction inspection services to verify that the ESCO and subcontractors meet technical specifications, design documents, safety protocols, and USCG requirements.
Conduct full-time daily field surveillance during active construction and demolition activities.
Verify workmanship, installation methods, and materials comply with approved designs, manufacturer specifications, and applicable contract standards.
Inspect delivered equipment and materials against approved submittals.
Observe and document specialized inspections, including weld inspections, electrical testing, and boiler/pressure vessel inspections.
Identify, photograph, and document deficiencies, non-compliant work, quality defects, and safety concerns; maintain a deficiency log and track corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with the approved Accident Prevention Plan, USCG Yard safety rules, applicable codes, regulations, and required safety permits.
Witness field tests, equipment startups, system testing, and commissioning activities; review testing reports for conformance with specifications.
Maintain daily logs, photographic logs, deficiency/non-compliance logs, weekly reports, and monthly summary reports.
Review and verify as-built drawings, equipment warranty databases, training materials, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, commissioning reports, and other closeout submissions.
Coordinate with the prime contractor, subcontractors, USCG personnel, COR, safety officers, project managers, and other base stakeholders.
Prepare final inspection reports and provide written recommendations to the COR and KO.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection, quality control, or superintendent experience, or at least 5 years of experience with a relevant engineering degree, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certification.
Demonstrated experience on federal construction projects and similar infrastructure projects involving utilities, energy systems, waterfront facilities, site utilities, roads, and design-build projects.
Extensive hands-on quality assurance experience in the State of Maryland.
Knowledge of local trade capabilities and experience managing multiple trades and contracts.
Strong background as a client technical representative, overseeing supervision and QA/QC duties.
Must possess relevant certifications or licenses, such as a Professional Engineer (PE), ICC certification, PMP, or QA/QC certification and be well-versed in federal, state and local building codes.
Must have current OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Demonstrated experience using Procore or other construction management software, with Procore required.
Ability to analyze contractor construction schedule updates and verify realistic physical progress.
Must meet USCG access and credentialing requirements, including CAC, DBIDS, or RAPIDGate eligibility and applicable security screening requirements.
Ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, enclosed spaces, unstable footing, steps, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, and roofs.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Aff… Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: