Field Construction Inspector - Federal Projects

CDM Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform on-site inspections of varied civil projects and ensure compliance with design specs, safety codes, and federal regulations. The role involves extensive field work and coordination with engineers and clients.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least 5 years of relevant construction experience, with travel typically required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a federal background check.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the construction process for large commercial, municipal or federal projects.
• Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiar and comfortable to work on computers/tablets/phones.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills and ability to interface with contractors, engineers, and federal clients.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions with minimal direction.
• Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects to verify compliance with approved design specifications, industry standards, safety codes, and applicable federal regulations.
• Documents inspection results including deficiencies, deterioration, structural condition, deviations between design and execution of construction, required corrective actions and any needed sampling.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material certifications in coordination with engineers and project management teams.
• Monitors construction progress, prepares and maintains detailed daily reports, deficiency notices, project status reports, and technical recommendations.
• Inspects and verifies construction materials and testing processes (concrete breaks, compaction testing, welding/joint inspections, pressure testing, etc.) to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Oversees and coordinates field construction related services on projects, enforcing adherence to safety, environmental, quality control, and permitting requirements
• Conducts site investigations, reviews relevant data including maps, reports, test results, drawings and others as required.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings, design reviews, technical assessments, safety meetings, and project closeout/punch list activities.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and delivers technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Develops, trains, and mentors junior construction professionals, provides technical direction, and serves as a liaison between contractors, engineering staff, and client.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Background check clearance

Interpreting drawings

Construction inspection

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent field work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

eCMS

RMS/QCS

Job description

CDM Smith in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform on-site inspections of varied civil projects and ensure compliance with design specs, safety codes, and federal regulations. The role involves extensive field work and coordination with engineers and clients.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least 5 years of relevant construction experience, with travel typically required.