Construction Inspector (Civil - highways and bridges)

Project Solutions Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 104,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Surgical plans

Dental and vision

HSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Project Solutions Inc. seeks Construction Inspectors for civil highway and bridge projects across multiple western sites. You will perform field inspection, support project engineering, and ensure compliance with design and contract requirements.

The role requires knowledge of highway construction practices, materials, and equipment, with opportunities to support other federal projects and agencies. DOE salary reflects experience and position level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Civil Eng or related field with relevant inspector credentials.
• NICET Level III or equivalent construction inspection experience.
• 5+ years highway/bridge inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with DOT/state/federal construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection services per federal standards and project requirements.
• Verify contractor work meets contract documents and approvals.
• Identify plan errors and recommend changes or suspensions when needed.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain project records daily.
• Monitor traffic control, environmental permits, and QC operations.

Skills

Inspection

Communication

Documentation

Plan review

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

NICET Level III (Construction)

Engineering Technology Associate

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Construction Inspector (Civil - highways and bridges)

Location: Project specific (various locations across AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY)

Position Type: Full time, temporary

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking highly motivated Construction Inspectors to perform project engineering field inspection work and project engineering technical support duties to a variety of civil construction projects with a primary focus on the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The ideal candidate will bring technical skills relating to direct knowledge and a basic understanding of highway construction practices, methods, materials, and equipment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to other impactful projects, including assisting with other federal agencies such as the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide inspection services in accordance with federal agency handbooks and standards.
• Inspect work performed by the Construction Contractor to verify conformity with contract requirements, notify appropriate authority when work is not in compliance with contract requirements, and recommend correction or replacement of non‑complying work.
• Identify plan errors and recommend necessary changes.
• Recommend suspension of work that is not being performed in compliance with the contract.
• Notify authority of safety deficiencies.
• Plan and coordinate inspections.
• Verify that workmanship, materials, and equipment installed meets or exceeds contract plans and specifications.
• Monitor work methods for compliance with general and environmental permits.
• Monitor conformity with approved traffic control plans.
• Monitor CQC operations.

Education and Experience

Construction Inspector III (CI‑III): Salary Range: $104,000 to $121,000 DOE

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Construction Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, AND
• 3 years of on‑site project administration; OR
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in highway/bridge construction projects, including at least three (3) years as a Project or Resident Engineer on state or federal highway/bridge construction or equivalent highway projects; OR
• Current NICET Certificate – Level III (Construction) AND an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience, of which at least five (5) years must have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience as an inspector, project engineer or equivalent on city, county, state or Federal highway construction, AND the specific experience as identified in the Task Order for construction inspection services.

Construction Inspector II (CI‑II): Salary Range: $90,000 to $107,000 DOE

• Current NICET Certificate – Level III (Construction) AND at least 5 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 3 years must have been on highway or bridge construction as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology AND at least 5 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience, of which at least 3 years must have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience as an inspector, project engineer or equivalent on city, county, state or Federal highway construction, AND the specific experience as identified in the Task Order for construction inspection services.

Construction Inspector I (CI‑I): Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000 DOE

• Current NICET Certificate – Level III (Construction) AND at least 3 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience of which at least 2 years must have been on highway or bridge construction as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology AND at least 3 years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience, of which at least 2 years must have been on highway or bridge construction projects as assistant to the project supervisor or as a principal inspector; OR
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as an inspector, project engineer or equivalent on city, county, state or Federal highway construction, AND the specific experience as identified in the Task Order for construction inspection services.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to withstand and be exposed to varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Available for varied duty shifts and for off‑duty emergencies, particularly throughout periods when the Construction Contractor is working multiple shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experience interacting and communicating with partner agencies, the public, landowners, construction contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficient in standard computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, database input, electronic and internet‑based file management software.
• Familiarity working with construction specifications.
• Direct knowledge and basic understanding of the MUTCD, AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, ADA Standards for Accessible Design and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing.
• Highway construction practices, methods, techniques, costs, materials, and equipment.
• Sampling and testing procedures and methods of acceptance, including statistical analysis, of highway/bridge construction soils, materials, and products.
• Knowledge of the required documentation for compliance with sampling and testing.
• Measurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelines.
• Paving project inspection for 12,000 tons of asphalt pavement placement.
• Survey experience performing basic measurement using a hand level, rod, and tape; basic construction and slope staking; operating an automatic level.
• Other experiences may include:
  • Asphalt pavement construction including hot plant inspection;
  • Bridge construction including Portland cement batch plant inspection;
  • Construction staking; construction traffic control;
  • Drainage structures (ditches, culverts, inlets);
  • Erosion control, landscaping, mulching and seeding;
  • Highway earthwork and grading; highway materials testing;
  • Miscellaneous highway construction features;
  • Pavement striping;
  • Post‑tensioned concrete construction;
  • Recycled asphalt construction (milling and grinding);
  • Structural concrete and steel construction;
  • Subgrade and base course construction;
  • Tunnel grouting and rock bolting;
  • Wetlands mitigation and replacement; retaining walls;
  • Pavement preservation (chip seals, slurry seals, etc.);
  • Underground utilities and sanitary sewer systems.

Benefits

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings.
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company life insurance options for you and your family.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability offerings.
• Additional $800 monthly allowance to offset PSI insurance premium costs.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Generous PTO, paid federal holidays, and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action – Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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