Night Shift Building Construction Inspector (Civil) : 202819

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks an experienced Night Shift Building Construction Inspector to support major building and civil projects in Washington, DC. You’ll serve as a field representative, monitoring activities to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to plans and codes.

The role requires 10+ years of inspection experience, strong independent night-shift work capability, and proficiency with documenting field activities and reports.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction inspection experience involving buildings, civil infrastructure, or public works.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing detailed field inspection reports and documenting activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of nighttime construction activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, codes, and contract requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Inspect earthwork, paving, utilities, structures, maintenance of traffic, and related civil infrastructure.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and witness field testing by laboratories and specialty consultants.
• Review material certifications, test reports, and inspection documentation.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports and maintain electronic project records.
• Document contractor manpower, equipment, quantities, weather conditions, progress, and field observations.
• Maintain photographic records of construction activities and milestones.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements and project-specific safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture in the field.

Skills

Field inspection

Contractor coordination

Quality assurance

Documentation

Construction safety

Read plans

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Travel

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Night Shift Building Construction Inspector to support major building and civil construction projects in Washington, DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction inspector who is comfortable working independently during nighttime construction operations and has a strong background in field inspection, contractor coordination, quality assurance, documentation, and construction safety.

In this role, you will serve as a field representative, monitoring construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable regulations.

$50–$60/hour | Weekly Pay | Benefits Offered

Monday–Thursday | 7:30 PM–6:00 AM | 40 hours/week

Contract through October 1, 2028 | Potential Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

What You'll Do

• Perform field inspections of nighttime construction activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, codes, and contract requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Inspect earthwork, paving, utilities, structures, maintenance of traffic, and related civil infrastructure.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and witness field testing performed by laboratories and specialty consultants.
• Review material certifications, test reports, and inspection documentation.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports and maintain electronic project records.
• Document contractor manpower, equipment, quantities, weather conditions, progress, and field observations.
• Maintain photographic records of construction activities and milestones.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements and project-specific safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture in the field.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of construction inspection experience involving buildings, civil infrastructure, or public works.
• Demonstrated experience working independently on night shift construction operations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing detailed field inspection reports and documenting construction activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and construction industry best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.
• Ability to work outdoors and navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain and ladders.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with agency/client electronic field reporting systems.