Lead Construction Inspector- Colorado

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Colorado; Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Lead Construction Inspector with a flexible base location, preferably on the Colorado Western Slope, and a willingness to work remotely.

The role focuses on coordinating and leading construction inspection activities for municipal and CDOT projects, with strong emphasis on delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has 5 years of related experience, relevant certifications, and excellent communication, writing, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in municipal or CDOT construction inspection is required.
• DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, execute, and manage construction projects with engineers as a lead construction inspector.
• Supervise less experienced staff and guide a project team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with analysis for project development and implementation.
• Adapt to long construction seasons with extended hours and potential reduced hours in off-season.

Skills

Municipal/CDOT inspection

DOT/ACI certifications

MS Office proficiency

Writing skills

Time management

Quality & integrity

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

AI tools familiarity

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking a Lead Construction Inspector. The base location for potential candidates is flexible, but the Colorado Western Slope is preferred, with a willingness to work remotely.

What You'll Do

The Lead Construction Inspector provides support to the engineers and acts as an assistant construction project team leader and manager with assigned responsibility for the coordination, execution, and construction management of engineering projects. Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills. Assists with analysis for the development and implementation of engineering and construction-related services. Assists with other field staff and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Supervises less experienced staff and/or technical support and develops a solid team. This position will work long hours during construction season and may have minimal project-related hours during non-construction season.

What We Expect from You

• 5 years of related experience in municipal or CDOT construction inspection required
• DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc) and Outlook proficiency, with an ability to learn more software packages as the work requires.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• A commitment to quality and integrity
• A willingness to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and eventually take on increasing responsibilities
• 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 is a must
• 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.

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 meeting 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 the 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 / 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.