Resident Construction Inspector

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking a full-time Resident Construction Inspector for their Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in construction inspection and a clean driving record. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance of contractor operations, managing project logs, and facilitating meetings with clients and contractors. The salary for this position ranges from $31 to $37 hourly depending on skills, experience, and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction inspection.
• Clean driving record and ability to provide own transportation.
• Collaborative work style with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract specifications.
• Organize and manage daily project logs and reports.
• Facilitate client-facing construction progress meetings.
• Proactively identify and discuss field issues with supervisors.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and interpret plans

Collaborative teamwork

Timely work to meet project requirements

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Associate's degree in engineering or NICET II

Job description

Resident Construction Inspector

Dewberry is currently seeking a full-time Resident Construction Inspector with 3-5 years of experience for our Boston, MA office. The position will perform a variety of construction‑related inspection work, including project operations oversight and client‑facing support of infrastructure projects in the Boston area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Organize, track, and manage daily reporting and project logs for all related project field activities.
• Facilitate client‑facing Owner/Engineer/Contractor progress meetings.
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and project stakeholders.
• Be proactive in identifying field issues and discussing solutions with supervisor.
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI's, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, and contract change orders.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required; associate's degree in engineering and/or NICET II is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Works in a timely fashion to meet project requirements.
• Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor.
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and agency review staff.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Driving is a requirement of the position; a clean driving record is required.
• Applicant must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the construction site.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $31–$37 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.