Lead Construction Inspector

Ulteig; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Construction Inspector for its Critical Infrastructure Command Team. You will observe and document field work, coordinate daily tasks, and support engineers across major transportation and water projects in the U.S. Expect extensive travel (75–80%).

Required 5 years in heavy civil construction inspection, with certifications like ACI Field Tech Grade I and optional welding/other DOT/ACI credentials. Strong writing and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in heavy civil construction inspection.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and budgets across projects.
• Willingness to travel 75–80% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, and document field work by crews.
• Coordinate and oversee daily field inspector tasks.
• Assist with engineering project coordination and execution.
• Mentor less experienced staff and uphold high standards.

Skills

Experience in heavy civil construction

Strong writing & communication skills

Self-motivated; able to work Independ

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

ACI – Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

Certified Welding Inspector

DOT/ACI certifications for asphalt/concrete

Job description

The Opportunity

Dream big? You belong here. Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Lead Construction Inspector, helping to bring the most impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality. In this exciting role, you’ll join our elite Critical Infrastructure Command Team, a talented, traveling team of construction quality professionals helping the most complex infrastructure projects meet quality, regulatory, schedule, and budget milestones, and solving challenges others may shy away from. From bridges and highways to tunnels, dams, and channels, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews, coordinating, and overseeing daily work tasks for a diverse team of field inspectors, all while learning from the best of the best. This position is for those interested in traveling, exploring, and deploying to multi-billion-dollar, transformative projects across the U.S. It requires travel for extended periods of time, approximately 75%-80% of the year, with generous paid allowances for time spent with loved ones. Some working hours will be during evenings, overnight, and weekends.

If you want to work on projects with purpose, where you’ll build a legacy that will shape communities for generations to come, we want you.

What Makes Us Different

• Seasoned project leadership you can learn from.
• Focus on your professional development, with lots of opportunities to grow, evolve, and make an impact.
• Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams depending on time spent at project sites.
• Premium per diem.
• Focus on excellent living conditions and the health and wellness of our traveling team members.
• Ability to work on the biggest and most complex projects—the ones no one else can do.
• A team you can count on and grow alongside, built around a code of shared excellence, professionalism, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Construction Inspector on the Critical Infrastructure Command Team, you’ll:

• Support engineers and act as an assistant construction project team leader and manager, with responsibility for coordinating, executing, and managing engineering projects.
• Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills.
• Assist with analysis to develop and implement engineering and construction-related services.
• Assist with other field staff and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced staff and/or technical support, and help to hold team members accountable to the Critical Infrastructure Command Team’s high standards.

What We Expect from You

• 5 years of related experience in heavy civil construction inspection required
• Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred
• ACI – Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I is mandatory.
• DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently and with a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $38.00 – $51.50 per hour

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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