Lead Construction Inspector

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Construction Inspector to join the Critical Infrastructure Command Team. The role focuses on observing, coordinating, and documenting field construction work across diverse projects, including bridges, highways, tunnels, dams, and channels.

Expect extensive travel, 75-80% of the year, with allowances for time spent with loved ones. You will mentor staff, ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery, and work with a team of quality professionals on

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in heavy civil construction inspection.
• 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.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.
• Openness to innovation by embracing AI tools to enhance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and act as an assistant construction project team leader and manager.
• 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 hold team members to high standards.

Skills

Heavy civil construction inspection (5

Job description

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.
• 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
• 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.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

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
• Collaborative Environment

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.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

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.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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