Construction Inspector PartTime

MKEC Engineering; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

YMCA Discounted Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MKEC Engineering is seeking a Part-Time Construction Inspector at our Wichita, KS location. The role involves inspecting municipal and civil projects, preparing daily logs, and coordinating with contractors and clients. The schedule is project-based with variable hours, including 30–40+ hours per week during active periods.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred and 2–5 years of civil inspection or trades experience. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; an assoc. degree preferred.
• 2–5 years civil construction inspection or hands-on trades experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plan sheets, drawings, and specs.
• Clear communication with field crews and clients.
• Proficiency with tablets, PDF tools and daily reporting apps.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on municipal and civil projects to verify plans, specs and codes.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection logs with photos, quantities, weather, crew sizes, and progress.
• Communicate daily with contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Observe basic field sampling/testing and verify installation of rebar, aggregate, and bedding.
• Monitor sites for adherence to traffic control plans and erosion control rules.
• Measure installed quantities for contractor pay estimates and maintain as‑built records.

Skills

Read engineering plans

Strong written & verbal communication

Outdoor work in all weather

Physically able to lift 50 lbs

Coordination with field crews/clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Tech/Construction Management

Tools

Mobile tablets

PDF tools

Digital daily reporting apps

Job description

At MKEC, it's all about our team. We're passionate about our mission of providing superior engineering solutions that are responsive to our clients' needs. Since our start in 1982, our growth has been fueled by respect for each other and a shared commitment to achieving our goals.

We're looking for a Part-Time Construction Inspector to join our team at our Wichita location. This individual will assist with a variety of projects from any of our civil engineering service areas: Land Development, Public Works, Transportation, and Industrial/Energy.

This position operates on a project-by-project schedule with variable hours throughout the year rather than a steady weekly schedule. During active construction periods, work will probably be full-time (30–40+ hours per week over 5–6 days), followed by multi-week or multi-month gaps between projects with minimal to no hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on municipal and civil projects (roadways, utilities, earthwork) to verify compliance with plans, specs, and codes.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection logs (IDRs), including photos, pay quantities, weather conditions, contractor crew sizes, and site progress.
• Communicate daily with contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Perform or observe basic field sampling/testing (concrete slump/air, soil density) and verify proper installation of rebar, aggregate, and bedding.
• Monitor job sites for adherence to traffic control plans (MUTCD), and SWPPP/erosion control rules.
• Measure installed field quantities for contractor pay estimates and maintain accurate as-built records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Tech or Construction Management preferred.
• 2–5 years of civil construction inspection or hands-on trades experience (roadways, utilities, earthwork).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering plan sheets, detail drawings, and project specs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating with field crews and clients.
• Proficient with mobile tablets, PDF tools, and digital daily reporting apps.
• Ability to work part-time hours based on active contractor schedules and weather windows.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, walk on uneven terrain, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Certification
• State DOT or SWPPP Inspector Certification

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Plan*
• Profit Sharing Plan*
• YMCA Discounted Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

*If the employee meets the eligibility criteria.

Company Culture at MKEC

We enjoy the work we do. Our projects have taken us far and wide, and we're always ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way. Driven by our love for problem solving, we're dedicated to delivering creative solutions.

We value each other. With expertise in nearly every field, we appreciate the diverse skills and experiences each team member brings to the table. We're all about learning from one another and working together to serve our clients better.

We love to give back. We're actively involved in the communities we serve, always on the lookout for ways to give back. From mentoring students at a local elementary school, to hosting food drives, and sponsoring events, we're committed to helping the communities we work and live in.

MKEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MKEC is currently not offering sponsorship now or in the near future.