Construction Inspector II

GFT; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector II to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular office attendance in St.

Louis, MO. Responsibilities include measuring distances, verifying levels and alignments, inspecting work in progress, and preparing material samples for testing. Candidates should have 5–10 years of construction inspection experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience in inspection, materials testing, or transportation engineering for highway projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure distances to verify dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials conform to specifications.
• Prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship and approve installations for conformance to standards.
• Interpret plans and discuss deviations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Record material quantities and develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily construction and inspection logs and track progress reports.
• Support construction safety practices and methods for compliance.
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport.

Skills

Construction inspection

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare

e-Builder

Transport

Job description

GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector II to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the St. Louis, MO office.

Responsibilities:

• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approve installation.
• Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
• Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• 5-10 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway projects structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or municipal projects.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability and desire to lead.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour (dependent on experience and location).

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.