Field Inspector – Roadway & Bridge Construction (Travel)

CDM Smith; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an on‑site Field Inspector to support transportation construction projects across multiple locations. The role involves performing inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, and materials, under direct supervision, and reviewing contractor work and daily reports.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.
• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials, and all issues concerning the construction of a project under direct supervision.
• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work performed by the contractor. Review and recommend the acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor, perform inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures and material testing, and verify that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Candidate must also be able to review material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measure quantities of materials placed. May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Skills

Verbal & written English communication

Arithmetic basics

Microsoft Office

Adapt to new technologies

Read construction drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an on‑site Field Inspector to support transportation construction projects across multiple locations. The role involves performing inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, and materials, under direct supervision, and reviewing contractor work and daily reports.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.