Field Construction Inspector – Roadway & Utilities

CME Associates; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA option

Vision

Dental

Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching – development plans

Job summary

Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist on projects in Michigan. You will perform daily field inspections, monitor contractor activities, and ensure conformance with plans, specs, and standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of inspection experience, familiarity with MDOT procedures, and strong communication skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel across Michigan are required.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, municipal, and utility construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, technical specs, and manuals.
• Strong communication, organizational, writing, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Michigan sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspection of construction activities for conformance with plans, specs, and standards.
• Monitor contractor operations, safety practices, work quality, and materials placement.
• Document project activities using MDOT-compliant reporting methods.
• Conduct measurements, verify quantities, materials, and pay item documentation.
• Observe testing of materials (concrete, soils, asphalt) by certified technicians.
• Communicate progress and issues with contractors, clients, and MSG staff.
• Assist with change documentation, field sketches, and as-built recordkeeping.
• Support project engineers with field data, photos, reports, and progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with MDOT, local agency, and project-specific requirements.
• Attend progress meetings as needed.

Skills

Construction inspection

Plan reading

Written communication

Documentation

Outdoor site work

Travel readiness

Tools

MDOT FieldManager

MDOT FieldBook

ASHTOWare

MDOT C&T Courses

Job description

Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist on projects in Michigan. You will perform daily field inspections, monitor contractor activities, and ensure conformance with plans, specs, and standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of inspection experience, familiarity with MDOT procedures, and strong communication skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel across Michigan are required.