Construction Inspector II

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector II to travel across the U.S. on critical infrastructure projects, documenting field work and coordinating with multiple teams.

You will observe, monitor, and report on construction activities, ensuring adherence to project specs and safety policies, while supporting QA/QC and on-site issue resolution.

Expect extensive travel, evenings and weekends, and collaboration with owners, management, and contractors to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I is mandatory.
• Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with construction inspection and field testing is expected.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction per project specs (pavement, bridges, pipes, etc.).
• Track and report progress and status of projects.
• Coordinate with owners, management, contractors, and engineers.
• Maintain safety and QA/QC programs.
• Update as-built drawings and support change orders.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Adaptability

AI/tech awareness

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (mandatory)

Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project/Primavera

Procore

GIS

Job description

Dream big? You belong here. Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Construction Inspector II, helping to bring the most impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality. In this exciting role, you’ll join our elite Critical Infrastructure Command Team, a talented, traveling team of construction quality professionals helping the most complex infrastructure projects meet quality, regulatory, schedule, and budget milestones, and solving challenges others may shy away from. From bridges and highways to tunnels, dams, and channels, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews, coordinating, and overseeing daily work tasks for a diverse team of field inspectors, all while learning from the best of the best. This position is for those interested in traveling, exploring, and deploying to multi-billion-dollar, transformative projects across the U.S. It requires travel for extended periods of time, approximately 75%-80% of the year, with generous paid allowances for time spent with loved ones. Some working hours will be during evenings, overnight, and weekends.

If you want to work on projects with purpose, where you’ll build a legacy that will shape communities for generations to come, we want you.

What Makes Us Different

• Seasoned project leadership you can learn from.
• Focus on your professional development, with lots of opportunities to grow, evolve, and make an impact.
• Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams depending on time spent at project sites.
• Focus on excellent living conditions and the health and wellness of our traveling team members.
• Ability to work on the biggest and most complex projects—the ones no one else can do.
• A team you can count on and grow alongside, built around a code of shared excellence, professionalism, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

As a Construction Inspector II on the Critical Infrastructure Command Team, you will report directly to an Ulteig resource manager and/or to the Construction Monitoring Manager of all assigned projects. You’ll be part of a team that inspects and documents transformational, high-value transportation and water-related construction projects, in accordance with the owner’s requirements and contract documents, and assists the Construction Monitoring Manager in on-site resolution of construction-related issues as they are identified. This will require coordination with construction monitoring and project management teams as needed. Key job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Observe construction in accordance with project specifications, including asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, bridges, storm and sanitary pipe, waterline pipe, curb and gutter, dry utility installation, signal inspection, and more.
• Track and report project/construction progress and status
• Work closely with the owner, project management team, contractor management team, owner’s engineers, and utilities
• Ensure adherence to Safety policies
• Ensure adherence to the client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Update "as-built" drawings
• Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
• Implement basic layout and field measurements
• Assist project staff in their duties, including change orders and pay item tracking

What We Expect from You

• 4-8 years of related construction inspection experience preferred
• Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred
• ACI - Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I is mandatory.
• Two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent preferred
• Traffic Control Supervisor, Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor, Flagger, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and /or Concrete preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
• Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts preferred
• Ability to read and understand project schedules and Gantt charts
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Project/Primavera, and Procore
• Familiarity with GIS database systems and applications preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors, and others on and off the job site
• Ability to work approximately 90% in the field, nights, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $38.00 – $51.50 per hour
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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