Construction Inspector - Little Rock, AR

Actalent; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (Medical, dental &

Retirement plan (401(k))

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide on-site observation of construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and schedules. You will review plans, coordinate with the design team on submittals, RFIs, and change orders, and document progress and field conditions.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of construction practices and effective communication with contractors and stakeholders in both field and office settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public works construction inspection or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in general construction and construction inspection.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings and compare them with construction in progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership in a construction environment.
• Basic computer skills, including working in a general Microsoft Windows environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel as necessary to various construction and project sites.
• Reliable and dependable mode of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous on-site observation of construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Review and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and drawings, and compare them to construction work in progress.
• Coordinate with the engineering design team regarding construction submittals, RFIs, change order requests, and construction schedules.
• Document site conditions, construction progress, and any deviations from plans, specifications, or schedules.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to address issues and clarify requirements.
• Monitor construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment used on site for conformance with project requirements.
• Support the administration of construction contracts by providing accurate and timely field information.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership in resolving field issues and supporting project objectives.
• Travel to active construction and project sites as needed to meet the requirements of the position.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure projects are observed and documented thoroughly and accurately.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Construction Inspector

The Construction Inspector provides on-site observation of construction projects, ensuring work complies with engineering plans, specifications, and schedules. This role coordinates closely with the engineering design team on project documentation, including construction submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change order requests, and construction schedules. The position requires strong technical understanding of construction practices and effective communication with project stakeholders in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous on-site observation of construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and drawings.

• Review and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and drawings, and compare them to construction work in progress.

• Coordinate with the engineering design team regarding construction submittals, RFIs, change order requests, and construction schedules.

• Document site conditions, construction progress, and any deviations from plans, specifications, or schedules.

• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to address issues and clarify requirements.

• Monitor construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment used on site for conformance with project requirements.

• Support the administration of construction contracts by providing accurate and timely field information.

• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership in resolving field issues and supporting project objectives.

• Travel to active construction and project sites as needed to meet the requirements of the position.

• Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure projects are observed and documented thoroughly and accurately.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public works construction inspection or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience in general construction and construction inspection.

• Strong knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment.

• Knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings and compare them with construction in progress.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership in a construction environment.

• Basic computer skills, including working in a general Microsoft Windows environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft products (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Ability to travel as necessary to various construction and project sites.

• Reliable and dependable mode of transportation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects is preferred.

• ACI certification is preferred.

• Experience using Bluebeam for reviewing plans and documents.

• Strong general software knowledge relevant to construction documentation and communication.

• Ability to manage RFIs, construction submittals, change order requests, and construction schedules.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based at active construction sites and construction offices, including potentially remote locations. The Construction Inspector works in field conditions where noise levels may reach up to 90 dB and temperatures may range from approximately 32°F to 100°F. The position involves regular travel to project sites and requires working outdoors as well as indoors in site offices. Training and appropriate personal protective equipment are provided to help mitigate exposure to elevated noise and extreme temperatures, supporting a safe and professional work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jonesboro, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jonesboro,AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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