Construction Inspector - Roads, Bridges & Utilities (5+ yrs)

gpac; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

PTO

Bonus pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

gpac is seeking 4Construction Inspectors for a Troy, MI, field+office role with a permanent, full-time path. You will inspect utilities, roadways and bridges, read plans, monitor compliance, and prepare daily reports.

This client-facing position requires MDOT knowledge, FieldBook/FieldManager usage, and strong QA/QC discipline. We offer long-term work on multi-year projects, an employee-owned environment, 401(k) and health benefits, PTO, bonus potential, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation and municipal projects.
• MDOT certifications a plus: FieldManager, Density, Aggregate, HMA, Concrete, Bridge Deck/Rehab Inspection; MCA Level 1; SESC Comprehensive; Storm Water Operator
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; willing to work outdoors and overtime as needed
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Inspect underground utilities (water main, sanitary sewer, storm), roadway, pathway and bridge work for acceptability
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and contractor submittals; monitor work for compliance
• Measure, calculate and document quantities of installed materials; verify materials meet specs and testing requirements
• Follow QA/QC procedures and report contractor deficiencies to the Project Engineer
• Prepare daily inspector reports in FieldBook/FieldManager and review reports from other technicians
• Work daily with contractors, engineers, clients and agency representatives

Skills

Plan interpretation

Measurement

Report writing

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

Associate's in Civil Technology

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

FieldBook

Excel

Word

Job description

Troy, MI (Southeast Michigan; one possible Lansing-area opening) | Field + office | Permanent - Full-time | $30-$40/hr (DOE, may exceed for strong qualifications) + signing bonus

Our client, an established, employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and planning firm, was just awarded several large transportation and municipal projects, including one with a multi-year (3-year) run. They have an immediate need for 4 experienced Construction Inspectors to join their construction engineering team.

What You'll Do

• Inspect underground utilities (water main, sanitary sewer, storm), roadway, pathway and bridge work for acceptability
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and contractor submittals; monitor work for compliance
• Measure, calculate and document quantities of installed materials; verify materials meet specs and testing requirements
• Follow QA/QC procedures and report contractor deficiencies to the Project Engineer
• Prepare daily inspector reports in FieldBook/FieldManager and review reports from other technicians
• Work daily with contractors, engineers, clients and agency representatives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation and/or municipal projects
• Roadway and/or bridge construction inspection experience; knowledge of MDOT, State and Federal delivery practices
• Associate's in Civil Technology or Bachelor's in Construction Management/Civil Engineering preferred, not required
• MDOT certifications a plus: FieldManager, Density, Aggregate, HMA, Concrete, Bridge Deck/Rehab Inspection; MCA Level 1; SESC Comprehensive; Storm Water Operator
• Bluebeam, FieldBook, Excel and Word skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; willing to work outdoors and overtime as needed
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why Join

• Long-term work: a multi-year backlog of newly awarded projects
• Employee-owned firm that rewards strong performance
• 401(k)/retirement plan, health, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, PTO, bonus pay, tuition reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.