Senior Bridge & Highway Inspector (Hybrid)

GFT; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in North Carolina.

This role operates under a hybrid work model with regular office attendance to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of transportation engineering and inspection experience, strong communication skills, and a safety-first mindset to oversee construction observations, material testing, and documentation while

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in transportation engineering and inspection of bridge/highway structures on state/NCDOT or municipal projects.
• High school diploma required; safety-first mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Measure distances to verify dimensions and layouts of structural installations.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevations of installations.
• Observe work to ensure procedures and materials conform to plans and specs.
• Prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Inspect workmanship and approve installations.
• Interpret plans and discuss deviations with Contractors to ensure compliance.
• Record material quantities, develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily logs and compare progress reports.
• Monitor multiple work types, not simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and use electronic documentation platforms.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Strong written & verbal communication

Customer-focused mindset

Leadership

Education

10+ years experience in transportation engineering & inspection (bridge/highway)

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare

e-Builder

Tranport (project docs)

Job description

GFT is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in North Carolina.

This role operates under a hybrid work model with regular office attendance to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of transportation engineering and inspection experience, strong communication skills, and a safety-first mindset to oversee construction observations, material testing, and documentation while