Construction Quality Inspector

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Construction Quality Inspector to support our projects near Idaho Falls, ID. The role ensures construction activities meet contract requirements, codes, and quality standards, with emphasis on field execution and independent work within a team.

The ideal candidate has extensive inspection experience, strong communication, and the ability to read and interpret plans and documentation. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction or industrial inspection.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and drawings.
• Read and interpret quality documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with subcontractors.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspections to ensure compliance with project specs and codes.
• Evaluate subcontractor workmanship, methods, and material quality.
• Review plans, shop drawings, procedures, and reports.
• Maintain daily quality reports and document deviations.
• Identify nonconformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with on-site engineers to resolve issues.
• Review materials testing, grades, and elevation reports.
• Approve contractor and subcontractor submittals.
• Support data collection and field/testing programs.

Skills

Field inspection

Plan reading

Documentation

Communication

Subcontractor oversight

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma

College preferred

Job description

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Construction Quality Inspector to support our growing project needs approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls, ID. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that construction activities meet all contract requirements, codes, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction quality professional who thrives in field environments, communicates effectively, and works independently while maintaining strong team partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight of inspections of construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Evaluate subcontractor workmanship, methods, and material quality.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, procedures, reports, and project correspondence.
• Provide oversight of quality-impacting activities and maintain accurate daily quality reports.
• Identify deviations, communicate nonconformances, and recommend corrective actions to subcontractors.
• Collaborate with on-site engineers and quality representatives to resolve issues.
• Review materials testing, grades, dimensions, and elevation reports.
• Approve contractor and subcontractor submittals.
• Support data collection, documentation, and field/laboratory testing programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction or industrial experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of construction techniques, materials, equipment, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with subcontractors and project teams.
• Proven ability to maintain organized, accurate records.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role. (No foreign nationals, OPT or visas of any kind.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college education preferred.
• Previous inspection experience preferred.

Physical Requirements / Essential Functions

• Ability to walk long distances over rough or uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders for inspections.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to work near construction equipment and occasionally hazardous environments.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, noise, and temperature extremes.
• Occasional travel required.

Why Amentum?

At Amentum, we empower employees to grow and succeed in their careers. With opportunities across multiple disciplines and locations worldwide, our team members thrive in a culture built on safety, growth, and professional development. We offer competitive benefits and are committed to maintaining a zero-injury workplace.

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $110,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Equal Opportunity

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.