Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking an experienced construction inspector. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of inspection experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Candidates must be willing to travel to remote sites and work under various conditions. This full-time position emphasizes a culture of inclusion and active participation in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction inspection.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of construction for civil projects.
• Mentor junior field staff as needed.
• Read and interpret construction drawings.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient with MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or Associate degree

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school or Associate degree
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Willingness to travel to remote Alaska for extended periods of time
• Comfortable with man-camp living conditions
• Willing to work overtime hours during construction season with limited time off
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

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Required Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• HDR\'s Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting: Sep 23, 2025