Field Inspector & Contract Admin Specialist

WSB; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking an Inspector, Contract Admin to perform on-site inspections, document project details, and support civil construction teams across municipal, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil projects in Minnesota. This full-time role emphasizes field performance, safety, and accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will bring a civil engineering background, DOT certifications if possible, and strong proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–10 years of construction inspection experience depending on project scope.
• Experience with municipal, heavy civil roadway and bridge inspection.
• Progressive transportation technician experience preferred.
• Materials testing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Relevant state DOT technical certifications preferred (CTQP, IMSA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Field-based role; outdoors in all weather.
• Full-time with standard hours; occasional nights/overtime may occur.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office; travel daily within territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site construction inspection and field observation for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct material sampling and testing; transport samples to laboratories as needed.
• Prepare and maintain detailed daily diaries, inspection reports, pay estimates, quantity calculations, and backup documentation.
• Monitor and inspect work zone traffic control and contractor’s quality control procedures.
• Review material testing procedures and results for conformance to contract requirements.
• Document contract details, including field measurements and project documentation (letters, memos, spreadsheets).
• Participate in project meetings and reviews, providing technical insights and expertise.
• Assist with surveying, proposals, project budgets, schedules, and other technical activities as assigned.
• Mentor early-career professionals and collaborate with engineers and project administrators.
• May be involved in design-build, pavement management, or other technical related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspection

Contract administration

Documentation

MS Office

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Civil Eng degree

DOT certifications preferred

Tools

None

Job description

WSB is seeking an Inspector, Contract Admin to perform on-site inspections, document project details, and support civil construction teams across municipal, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil projects in Minnesota. This full-time role emphasizes field performance, safety, and accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will bring a civil engineering background, DOT certifications if possible, and strong proficiency with MS Office.