Construction Inspector - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC, a leading construction management and technology firm, seeks a Construction Inspector for a long-term onsite role in Orlando, FL. You will perform QA/QC oversight to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, coordination with contractors, and closeout support for life safety, electrical, mechanical, and structural work. This is a hands-on field position offering strong career growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction with QA/QC/inspection experience.
• Bachelors in CM/Engineering/Architecture preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, and QA/QC.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Ability to inspect architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and life safety work.
• Familiar with OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA and inspection oversight ensuring conformance with drawings, specs, and contract requirements.
• Lead onsite inspection activities meeting codes and safety standards.
• Document daily activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Inspect systems across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Prepare daily reports, non-conformance notices, and photos.
• Track corrective actions to resolution.
• Review contractor pay apps against observed progress.
• Support project closeout including punch lists and testing.

Skills

QA/QC

Construction inspection

Reading drawings/specs

OSHA safety

Documentation

Field-based quality control

Tenant improvement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector for a long-term, onsite opportunity in the Orlando, FL area. This position will provide construction inspection and quality assurance oversight, helping ensure work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and established quality and safety standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience, with previous experience as a Construction Inspector, QA/QC Manager, or similar field-based quality role.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

• Strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, installation methods, and quality assurance/quality control procedures.

• Extensive experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.

• Ability to inspect architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety construction activities for compliance.

• Strong understanding of construction safety practices, including OSHA requirements and jobsite safety standards.

• Skilled in preparing professional correspondence, daily reports, inspection documentation, and maintaining accurate and organized project records.

• Previous experience supporting federal and/or tenant improvement construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide quality assurance and construction inspection oversight throughout the project, evaluating workmanship and verifying compliance with construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.

• Lead and coordinate onsite inspection activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and quality standards.

• Monitor and document daily construction activities, progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

• Inspect materials, workmanship, and installation methods associated with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Prepare detailed daily field reports, inspection reports, non-conformance notices, photographic documentation, and other required project records.

• Identify deficiencies and non-conforming work and track corrective actions through resolution.

• Review and verify contractor pay applications against observed work progress and completed construction activities.

• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements, including OSHA standards.

• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with contractors, project stakeholders, and other members of the construction management team as needed.

• Support project closeout activities, including punch-list inspections, testing, final inspections, and verification that corrective work has been completed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.