Lead Construction Inspector - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting in Denver, CO seeks a Lead Construction Inspector for a long-term opportunity. You will review blueprints, monitor progress, inspect interior/exterior work, and document findings using survey instruments and field reports.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture, and government or military project exposure. You will liaise with clients and teams to ensure compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction inspection or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Experience as a Lead Inspector and government or military project exposure.
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence and maintain records at the site.
• Experience leading meetings to resolve issues and briefing clients/management.
• Knowledge of construction practices, materials, and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings/blueprints and guide project execution.
• Skill in cost estimating and schedule impacts for changes; evaluate proposals.
• Inspect materials and installations for systems like fire alarm and life safety.
• Strong OSHA knowledge and safe-site practices.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform general field inspections for all disciplines.
• Assess workmanship and quality; complete inspection reports and defect logs.
• Lead on-site inspection activities for government projects with compliance checks.
• Act as liaison between Procon, government representatives, contractors, and design teams.
• Document daily progress and verify conformance to plans and specs.
• Inspect architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Prepare field reports, non-conformance notices, and photographic documentation.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for accuracy.
• Evaluate pay applications and construction schedules for fairness.
• Lead progress meetings, QC reviews, and safety inspections.
• Ensure contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide mentorship to inspection staff and support project closeout.

Skills

Lead inspector

Meeting facilitation

Blueprints interpretation

Cost estimation

OSHA safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

E-Builder

Survey instruments

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon now seeks a Lead Construction Inspector for a long term opportunity in the Denver, CO area. The ideal candidate will review blueprints, monitor construction progress, examine interior/exterior work, utilizing survey instruments to verify completed work, taking photographs and maintaining a log. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

• Previous experience as a Lead Inspector.

• Government or military project experience.

• Skilled in preparing professional correspondence and maintaining accurate, organized construction site records.

• Proven experience leading and facilitating meetings to resolve construction project issues, while effectively briefing clients and management teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices, materials, and installation methods, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance.

• Extensive experience interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide project execution.

• Proficient in accurately estimating construction costs and schedule impacts for project changes, including performing material take-offs, pricing work, evaluating proposals and bills of materials, and negotiating fair contract adjustments.

• Experienced in inspecting materials, workmanship, and installation of building systems—such as fire alarm and safety systems—to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

• Well-versed in construction safety protocols, with a strong understanding of OSHA requirements and best practices for maintaining safe job sites.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Multi-trade complex building construction and renovation inspector, responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing general field inspection for all disciplines. Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance, proficient with construction management software like E-Builder. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate; monitor labor and safety requirements; complete written inspection reports, records of defects; and omissions; and similar activities.

• Responsible for quality assurance of the overall project, including evaluating workmanship, quality of work, and inspecting work per construction documents (drawings/specifications).

• Lead and coordinate on-site inspection activities for government construction projects to ensure full compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the consulting firm, government client representatives, contractors, and design teams to facilitate clear communication and timely resolution of construction issues.

• Oversee and document daily construction progress, verifying that all work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.

• Conduct thorough inspections of materials, workmanship, and installation methods for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Prepare detailed field reports, non-conformance notices, and photographic documentation to support project records and client deliverables.

• Review and interpret drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to confirm adherence to design intent and contractual requirements.

• Evaluate and verify contractor pay applications, change order requests, and construction schedules for accuracy, completeness, and fairness.

• Lead and participate in progress meetings, quality control reviews, and safety inspections to promote accountability and project alignment.

• Monitor contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including adherence to OSHA and government-specific safety regulations.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection staff, ensuring consistency and quality in inspection procedures and reporting.

• Support project closeout by verifying completion of punch lists, testing, and final inspections to ensure delivery of fully compliant facilities to the client.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Benefits

• full medical/dental insurance
• 401(K) plan

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.