Construction Inspector - IDOT

Primera Engineers; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primera Engineers seeks a Construction Inspector for projects in the Chicagoland area. The role involves overseeing construction activities, documenting work, and ensuring industry standards are met. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a high school diploma is required. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

401K match and employee stock ownership

Gym and transit subsidies

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible work scheduling

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in construction with a focus on inspection roles.
• Ability to organize and maintain daily reports.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and documenting contractor operations on construction projects.
• Preparing daily summary reports of inspection activities.
• Examining workmanship for conformity to contract documents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

High school diploma

At least two years of college (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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Capable of providing construction inspection throughout the Chicagoland area. Able to work and coordinate together with clients and contractors by understanding contract documents, enforcing traffic control measures and documenting work performed by various contractors.

Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

Who You Are

• You have the ability to demonstrate complete competence as an inspector and have experience organizing and maintaining daily reports and photo documentation.
• You meet our education requirements. While a high school diploma is required, at least two years of college is preferred. IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is also preferred, but not required.
• Your skill set ranges from entry level willing to grow and learn to several years of construction experience.
• You’re a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Your organization, leadership, and communication skills will contribute to your success.
• You’re proficient with business applications. Microsoft Office 365 understanding is a must.
  
  

What You'll Do

• You’ll work outside on our construction projects overseeing and documenting contractor’s operations. Projects may include pavement rehabilitation, streetscaping, bridge reconstruction and roadside maintenance work.
• You’ll examine workmanship of construction tasks before, during, and after completion for conformity to contract documents. As a part of the Primera Team, we’ll provide you with the tools you’ll need to review and measure work items.
• You’ll prepare daily summary reports of construction inspection activities. Daily documentation of work is essential to keep the project on schedule.
• You’ll connect with people. Communication is critical to the work we do. You’ll interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and contractors. You’ll build strong relationships and maintain a focus on superior client service.
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.
  
  

Some Of What You’ll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
  
  

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Design Services

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