Federal Construction Inspector – Quality & Compliance

Planate Management Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

Certification support

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support the USCG Yorktown project. You will ensure contract compliance, monitor quality and safety, review schedules, and maintain project documentation with the KO, COR, and PM as key advisors.

The position is contingent on contract award, with an anticipated period from Oct 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2028, and requires extensive field inspection, reporting, and coordination across teams at on-site locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Construction Inspector, Contractor Superintendent, or Quality Control Manager, or 5 years with related degree/cert.
• Federal Government construction project experience within the last 10 years.
• Knowledge of building systems, utilities, construction trades, drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Ability to prepare reports, manage documentation, and utilize construction management software.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive information and comply with Government requirements.
• Submission shall include a resume (max four pages), letter of commitment, pricing proposal, and acknowledgment of amendments.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes as directed.
• Review contract documents, construction schedules, and proposed construction changes.
• Perform daily inspection and surveillance of construction work for contract compliance.
• Witness field tests and review testing reports and materials for specification compliance.
• Monitor survey operations, submittals, and as-built drawings.
• Identify and report non-compliant work and safety violations.
• Review payment requests, certified payrolls, and project schedule updates.
• Maintain daily diaries, project files, logs, and construction records.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports with construction photographs.
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections and assist with punch list completion.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals and installation instructions.
• Conduct labor standards of interviews and maintain project documentation archives.

Skills

Construction supervision

Quality control

Documentation

Federal contracting

Construction reporting

Education

Related degree

Professional certification

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Planate Management Group is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support the USCG Yorktown project. You will ensure contract compliance, monitor quality and safety, review schedules, and maintain project documentation with the KO, COR, and PM as key advisors.

The position is contingent on contract award, with an anticipated period from Oct 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2028, and requires extensive field inspection, reporting, and coordination across teams at on-site locations.