Lead Inspector

Treasureidaho; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

PTO & PTO sellback

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Keller Associates, Inc. is seeking a Lead Inspector to oversee field activities on construction projects in Idaho Falls or Pocatello. You will act as the Engineer's representative on site, observe progress, and verify conformance with plans and contract documents.

The role requires IQP certifications, field experience, and strong documentation skills. This position offers remote-friendly options and a path for growth within a mid-sized civil engineering firm serving the West.

Qualifications

• IQP certifications are required.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with ISPWC and Ada County Highway District supplement to ISPWC.
• Experience with accurate record-keeping.
• Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, and document the work in progress by the contractor.
• Act as a liaison between the Engineer, Owner, and the Contractor to facilitate communication.
• Prepare daily reports to document work progress, site conditions, and decisions made.
• Participate in and prepare notes for project meetings.
• Maintain records for use in preparing project documentation.
• Review applications for payment with the Contractor and forward with recommendations to the Engineer.
• Participate in Engineer’s visits to the site to assess work progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IQP certifications

Read construction drawings

Public works knowledge

Record-keeping

Communication skills

MS Office & Bluebeam

Driver license

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years construction/field experience

Tools

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

We’re looking for can-do people who don’t stand on ceremony, who aren’t thrown off by hard work, and who believe engineering is a team sport. If that’s you, for our Lead Inspector opportunity in either our Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Job Summary:

The Lead Inspector will spend part or all of most days in the field on a construction project. They act under the direction of the Engineer as the Engineer’s representative at the project construction site, observing and documenting construction activities to verify the work is progressing in conformance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Job Description:

We’re looking for can-do people who don’t stand on ceremony, who aren’t thrown off by hard work, and who believe engineering is a team sport. If that’s you, for our Lead Inspector opportunity in either our Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Job Summary:

The Lead Inspector will spend part or all of most days in the field on a construction project. They act under the direction of the Engineer as the Engineer’s representative at the project construction site, observing and documenting construction activities to verify the work is progressing in conformance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Job Responsibilities:

include:

• Inspect, observe, and document the work in progress by the contractor.
• Act as a liaison between the Engineer, Owner, and the Contractor to facilitate communication
• Prepare daily reports to document work progress, site conditions, and decisions made
• Participate in and prepare notes for project meetings
• Maintain records for use in preparing project documentation
• Review applications for payment with the Contractor and forward with recommendations to the Engineer
• Participate in Engineer’s visits to the site to assess work progress
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

/Abilities:

• IQP certifications required
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to read and understand standard agency speciation’s including the Idaho Transportation Departments standard specifications, the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) and the Ada County Highway District Supplement to the ISPWC.
• Experience with accurate record-keeping
• Familiarity with public works construction processes and documentation
• Capable of working outdoors in adverse weather conditions over rough terrain
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with AASHTOWare and ProjectWise a plus
• Hold Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction certifications, or ability to obtain them as soon as the role begins. This qualification is waived if applicant holds a degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Hold active Idaho Qualified Personnel testing qualifications for the Idaho Transportation Department, or ability to obtain as soon as role begins.
• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of construction and field experience.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Proficient with photographic and written documentation
• Paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• Partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance for dependents
• Remote-friendly options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401k match program and access to asset management services
• Year-end bonus
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form found here to answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.