Lead Transportation Construction Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional training

Major license achievement bonus

Hybrid/remote work options (role-based

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Senior Transportation Construction Inspector to provide extensive field inspection oversight on major transportation projects across the Portland metro area. You will monitor contractor operations, ensure compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, and agency regulations, while acting as a liaison among contractors, project managers, owners, and design teams.

Responsibilities include daily inspections of highways, bridges, transit facilities, and utilities,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ODOT construction projects and/or TriMet transit projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, standards, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of transportation construction projects (highways, roadways, bridges, transit facilities, utilities).
• Verify contractor compliance with project plans, specs, permits, environmental requirements, and agency standards.
• Inspect and document earthwork, paving, drainage systems, structures, traffic signals, and utilities.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, and testing results.
• Monitor quantities for pay estimates and progress payments.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, labs, utilities, and agency reps.
• Maintain daily reports, diaries, photos, and field records.
• Identify and document non-conforming work and assist in issue resolution.
• Conduct field measurements and verify staking/layout activities.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings; support change orders and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental policies, and traffic control standards.

Skills

Field inspection oversight

Read and interpret plans, specs, and c

Contract documents compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic construction management

Quality and safety standards

ODOT and TriMet project knowledge

Documentation of quantities & reports

Traffic control knowledge

ADA compliance understanding

Education

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Construction Management Systems

Job description

Consor is seeking a Senior Transportation Construction Inspector to provide extensive field inspection oversight on major transportation projects across the Portland metro area. You will monitor contractor operations, ensure compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, and agency regulations, while acting as a liaison among contractors, project managers, owners, and design teams.

Responsibilities include daily inspections of highways, bridges, transit facilities, and utilities,