Senior Civil Construction Inspector

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Civil Construction Inspector in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will ensure quality and compliance in roadway construction projects while collaborating with engineers and contractors. Your expertise will help maintain industry standards and improve infrastructure development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in civil construction inspection.
• Relevant Industry Certifications preferred.
• Roadway or bridge experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction for civil projects.
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school or Associate degree

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Civil Inspector to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of roadway construction projects. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, and government agencies to oversee project progress, conduct inspections, and enforce industry standards. If you have a keen eye for detail, knowledge of roadway construction, and a passion for infrastructure development, we encourage you to apply and contribute to building safe and efficient roadways.

In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• 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
• Roadway or bridge experience strongly desired
• 7-10 years experience in civil construction inspection
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. Colorado: $87,459- $ 125,070

Primary Location:

United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations:

United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction

Industry:

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting:

Jun 4, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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