Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Senior Civil Construction Inspector to oversee infrastructure projects in Ohio, including highways and bridges. You will document progress, resolve plan discrepancies, and ensure high-quality execution on site.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with project teams, and lead as the most senior inspector when required, maintaining safety and quality across critical facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 8 years of inspection experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction inspection experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture and client policies.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy compliance; drug screen may be required.
• Visa sponsorship for U.S. employment is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction progress on civil projects.
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field representatives.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications and identify conflicts.
• Serve as senior inspector on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Independent work

Team player

Employee-owned culture

Drug screening compliance

Visa sponsorship not available

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, you'll be at the front lines of infrastructure development, ensuring that designs are built to the highest standards across highways, bridges, water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities. Your contributions help our clients’ visions become reality with precision, integrity, and excellence.

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.
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous ODOT experience.
• Road and bridge construction experience.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (or 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy compliance; successful drug screen may be required prior to hire and thereafter per client and local regulations.
• Visa sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

Additional Information

Primary Location: United States‑Ohio‑Columbus

Other Locations: United States‑Ohio‑Cleveland

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Field Services - FAR OH‑based Contract

Equal Opportunity Employment

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity, and we consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.