Field Construction Inspector for Federal Projects

CDM Smith; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled construction inspector to conduct on-site inspections of major projects. You will verify compliance with design specifications, prepare detailed reports, and coordinate with engineers and project management to ensure quality and safety on federal and municipal facilities.

Domestic and overseas travel may be required. A High School Diploma and at least 5 years of construction experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• At least 5 years of relevant construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects to verify compliance with design specs, standards and regulations.
• Documents inspection results including deficiencies, deterioration, and required corrective actions.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material certifications in coordination with engineers and project management.
• Monitors construction progress and prepares daily reports, deficiency notices, and status reports.
• Inspects and verifies construction materials and testing processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Oversees field construction services, ensuring safety, environmental, quality control and permitting requirements.
• Conducts site investigations and reviews data such as maps, reports and drawings as required.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings, design reviews, safety meetings and project closeout activities.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations and delivers technical documentation.
• Develops and mentors junior construction professionals and liaises between contractors, engineering staff and client.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

US citizen

federal background check

interpret engineering drawings

construction process knowledge

organization

attention to detail

computer proficiency

technical writing

communication with contractors

independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled construction inspector to conduct on-site inspections of major projects. You will verify compliance with design specifications, prepare detailed reports, and coordinate with engineers and project management to ensure quality and safety on federal and municipal facilities.

Domestic and overseas travel may be required. A High School Diploma and at least 5 years of construction experience are required.