Independent Contractor - Construction Inspector

The Thrasher Group; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thrasher Group seeks a Construction Inspector to support our projects in Mason County, West Virginia as an independent contractor (1099). You will participate in on-site activities, monitor progress, and maintain project documentation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

This role requires hands-on site oversight, strong communication with owners, engineers, and contractors, and the ability to travel between project sites as needed; independent contractor status means managing

Qualifications

• OSHA 10, CPR, and first aid certifications are highly desirable.
• Water treatment: Class 3 or higher certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-site activities with residents, owners, and contractors.
• Monitor construction progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Maintain detailed project quantity records, daily reports, and changes.
• Keep redline and as-built drawings to document modifications.
• Monitor for construction defects and ensure quality standards.
• Facilitate communication between owners, engineers, and contractors.
• Coordinate information flow to keep all parties informed.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including extended stays away from home.

Skills

Construction inspection

On-site coordination

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Site safety

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be part of vital projects, take on real-world responsibility, and work alongside an array of industry professionals across the full life cycle of a project. We partner with independent contractors who bring specialized skills and want the flexibility to manage their own schedule and workload while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Construction Inspector to support our construction projects in Mason County, West Virginia as an independent contractor (1099). In this role, you will be a key player in ensuring successful project implementation, with responsibilities spanning construction oversight, documentation, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication.

ENGAGEMENT TYPE

• Operate as your own business entity, responsible for your own tax filings, insurance, and equipment
• Be engaged on a per-project or per-assignment basis, with compensation set out in your contractor agreement
• Provide your own means of transportation between project sites unless otherwise negotiated
• Not be eligible for Thrasher's employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.), consistent with independent contractor status

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in on-site activities, collaborating with residents, property owners, and contractors
• Monitor construction progress, adherence to plans, and compliance with specifications
• Maintain detailed records of project quantities, daily reports, and changes
• Keep accurate redline and as-built drawings to document project modifications
• Monitor work to identify and prevent construction defects
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and specifications
• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders, including owners, engineers, and contractors
• Coordinate information flow to keep all parties informed throughout the project
• Travel to project sites as needed, including extended stays away from home during the week

What You'll Bring

Experience: 35 years of relevant construction inspection experience Certifications: OSHA 10, CPR, and first aid certifications highly desirable Water treatment: Experience as a treatment plant operator with Class 3 or higher water treatment certification advantageous Business requirements: Ability to provide proof of independent contractor status (e.g., business license, general liability insurance) as required by contract

Compensation & Contract Terms

Compensation is paid per the terms of your independent contractor agreement (e.g., per project, per day, or per assignment) and is reported annually via Form 1099-NEC. Contractors are responsible for their own income tax withholding, including self-employment tax, and for maintaining any required licenses or insurance.

Pre-engagement drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.