Construction Inspector (On-Call)

Parametrix; Silverdale (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

ESOP

Bonuses

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking On-Call Construction Inspectors to join our Community Building team. You’ll perform daily on-site inspections of wastewater, roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.

This role supports QA/QC, documents field activities, coordinates with contractors and clients, and may require field traversal of varied conditions. Flexible work arrangements include hybrid, remote, or in-office options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of WSDOT and local municipal standards, methods, and materials.
• Experience with QA/QC and field report documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site inspections of roadways, utilities, and related infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for safety, quality, and contract compliance.
• Document field activities with daily reports, photos, and logs.
• Review contractor quantities for payment and assist in progress pay estimates.
• Assist in project closeout, punch lists, and final inspections.

Skills

Construction inspection

Interpretation of specs

WSDOT standards knowledge

Field documentation

Coordination with teams

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for On-Call Construction Inspectors at a variety of experience levels to join our growing Community Building team. In this role, you’ll support a range of public infrastructure projects, including roadway and utility construction throughout the Puget Sound region or water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Yuma, Arizona area. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality construction projects and enjoy working in a collaborative, client-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role on the Team

• Perform daily on-site inspections of industrial wastewater, roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor contractor activities for conformance with safety, quality, environmental, and contract requirements.
• Document field activities, progress, and deviations through detailed daily inspection reports, photos, and communication logs through daily report templates and/or construction software via a laptop or tablet.
• Review and verify contractor’s quantities for payment and help prepare progress pay estimates.
• Observe and inspect installation of underground utilities including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
• Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) efforts including materials testing coordination and verification.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, design teams, client representatives, utility providers, third party inspectors, specialty consultants, jurisdictions, and other partners.
• Identify and report non-conforming work, propose corrective actions, and track resolution.
• Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections.
• Produce daily photographs, inspector daily reports (IDRs), and field note records (FNRs) and upload to project files.
• Maintain organized project records in accordance with company and client standards.
• Be able to traverse field conditions such as ship ladders, confined spaces, scaffold systems, tunnels, and vertical structures.

What You Bring to the Team

• 3+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects (roadways and utilities).
• Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings
• Understanding of WSDOT and local municipal construction standards, methods, and materials.
• Background in water/wastewater utility systems including pipe installation, pump stations, and treatment facilities. Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Certifications (Preferred/Desired):
  • WAQTC, NICET, or equivalent inspection certifications
  • OSHA 10 or 30
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification
  • Confined space certification through OSHA instructor or equivalent
• Ability to traverse varied surface conditions.
• Load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to upload project photos and inspector daily reports.

Why Join Parametrix

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work

Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Hourly Range: $40 USD - $60 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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