Lead Field Inspector — Transportation Projects

Consor; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Hybrid and remote work options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Consor is seeking a senior transportation construction inspector to support major projects around the Portland metro area. You will provide extensive field inspection oversight on roadway, bridge, transit, and utility works, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with project managers, owners and design teams, maintain daily reports, and help manage change orders and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of transportation construction inspection experience.
• Experience with ODOT and TriMet projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of transportation construction projects including highways, bridges, and transit facilities.
• Verify contractor compliance with plans, permits, environmental requirements and standards.
• Document construction activities such as earthwork, paving, drainage, structures and signaling.
• Review schedules, submittals and testing results for progress payments.
• Maintain detailed field records and daily diaries; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Identify non-conforming work and assist in issue resolution.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings; support change orders and project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and traffic-control policies.

Skills

8+ years inspection experience

ODOT/TriMet project experience

Read and interpret plans

Contract documentation experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic construction management systems

Job description

Consor is seeking a senior transportation construction inspector to support major projects around the Portland metro area. You will provide extensive field inspection oversight on roadway, bridge, transit, and utility works, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with project managers, owners and design teams, maintain daily reports, and help manage change orders and closeout activities.