Field Transportation Inspector (Levels 1–5) – ESOP Firm

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., seeks Construction Inspectors to join our team in North Carolina locations, including Boone. You’ll inspect heavy highway and bridge work, read plans, sample materials, and document contractor progress while ensuring compliance with specs.

The role emphasizes field performance, safety, and collaboration with project managers. Ideal candidates have transportation-inspection experience and relevant certifications, with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Construction work experience with varying levels from Technician 1 to Technician 5.
• Previous inspection experience on transportation-related projects is required.
• Experience may be in federal, municipal, DOT, ports, or marina projects.
• Preferred certifications: NCDOT Concrete, QMS Roadway, Conventional Density, ABS Sampling, Borrow Pit Sampling, and/or Level II Erosion and Sediment Control.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractors’ work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects.
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and standards.
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Ensure contractor’s work/materials meet standards and specifications.
• Document daily project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, manpower, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work.
• Entering and recording project progress, materials, and documentation.
• Identifying and communicating project issues to project managers and the contractor.
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor.

Skills

Construction experience

Inspection experience

Transportation projects

Education

NCDOT Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

GPI, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., seeks Construction Inspectors to join our team in North Carolina locations, including Boone. You’ll inspect heavy highway and bridge work, read plans, sample materials, and document contractor progress while ensuring compliance with specs.

The role emphasizes field performance, safety, and collaboration with project managers. Ideal candidates have transportation-inspection experience and relevant certifications, with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.