Resident Inspector-New Orleans

Team Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC seeks a Resident Inspector to join our team. The role emphasizes quality control, materials testing, documentation, and verification of construction activities against plans and specifications.

You will observe contractors, ensure safety, track progress with logs and reports, and communicate findings to project leadership. A high school diploma and 5–7 years of heavy civil experience are required, with licenses or certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant work experience may substitute.
• Valid driver’s license; LADOTD, ACI certifications are a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in Heavy Civil (Roads, Bridges, Utilities, infrastructure) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Review and interpret plans, testing plans, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods for contract compliance.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of problems on the project.
• Develop, maintain, and daily report logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results.

Skills

Construction principles

Attention to detail

Reading plans

Communication with project staff

Tablet proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

About Us

We seek a dedicated and experienced Resident Inspector to join our team. This position provides quality control and assurance, measurement, materials testing, and documentation throughout all phases of the construction process. It accomplishes this by observing the contractor’s activities during construction. Other duties include adhering to site safety, project plans, and specifications.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Review and interpret plans, testing and sampling plans, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of problems within the project.
• Develop, maintain, and daily report logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, and results of special quality studies for review by lead-level supervisors and higher management.

Here’s What You Need

• Education: High school diploma required. Relevant and sufficient work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma requirement.
• Certification and License(s): Valid driver’s license. LADOTD, ACI, and other certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Over five years up to and including seven years. Heavy Civil: Roads, Bridges, Utility, and infrastructure experience is a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of construction principles and methods; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to conduct inspections and make professional assessments of work; ability to read, analyze, and understand engineering plans and specifications; ability to effectively communicate with engineering and construction personnel about site activities and project progress; ability to write clear inspection reports on the condition of projects; proficiency in the use of a tablet or laptop; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.