Onsite Construction Inspector (9-Month Contract)

Actalent; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Resident Field Representative to perform daily field observations and reporting on construction activity in Kapolei, HI. The role supports the contract administration process and liaises with on-site teams and design/project management.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and permits, maintaining logs, and coordinating with the Contractor, Archaeologist, and Project Manager. On-site duties require mobility and endurance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field utility, telecommunications, or construction inspection experience.
• Experience with trenching, plowing, boring, excavation, or cable placement.
• Familiarity with construction equipment including drill rigs, excavators, hoe hammers, compressors.

Responsibilities

• Primary field contact and first line of response for questions and issues; coordinate with teams to resolve.
• Perform daily observation of construction activities and HDD, seaward operations, and manhole work.
• Maintain daily inspection records, logs, and compliance with drawings, specs, and permits.
• Observe work for compliance and report findings to project team.
• Maintain quantity records of installed facilities and document via reporting tools.
• Review traffic control setups for permit compliance and report discrepancies.
• Coordinate schedule with Contractor, Archaeologist, and Project Manager.
• Identify out-of-scope work and liaise with project team on contract requirements.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with Superintendent; document outcomes.
• Record discrepancies using digital tools; assist with RFIs and field clarifications.
• Understand basic pricing structures and project testing requirements.
• Observe environmental requirements and report compliance.
• Coordinate with inspectors and agencies to facilitate progress.
• Submit timesheets, expense reports, and photographs to the project team.

Tools

Drill rigs

Excavators

Hoe hammers

Compressors

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Resident Field Representative to perform daily field observations and reporting on construction activity in Kapolei, HI. The role supports the contract administration process and liaises with on-site teams and design/project management.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and permits, maintaining logs, and coordinating with the Contractor, Archaeologist, and Project Manager. On-site duties require mobility and endurance.