Senior Construction Inspector

Terracon; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Charleston, WV seeks a Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections on projects, ensuring quality and adherence to building codes and project specs. You will prepare inspection reports, validate testing results, and communicate findings to engineers and project managers while upholding strict safety standards.

Requires 4–6 years in construction inspection, high school diploma, and a range of certifications (NICET, ICC, AWS, ASNT, ACI).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 4-6 years’ experience in construction inspection.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• NICET/ICC/AWS/ASNT/ACI certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection per procedures to verify contract compliance.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformance.
• Perform basic data analysis before reporting to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to the Project Manager and team as directed.
• Coordinate with client and site personnel for issue resolution.
• Assist in developing scope for testing and inspection services.
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project/Department/Office Managers.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration.
• Lead and coordinate activities of lower level inspectors.
• Conduct advanced fieldwork and assist with project management.
• Follow safety rules and report safety concerns.

Skills

Plan reading

Documentation

Communication

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Associates degree in Civil Eng Tech or Construction Eng Tech

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET III – Construction Materials Testing

NICET III – Geotechnical

ICC Special Inspections (Reinforced Concrete, etc.)

AWS CWI

ASNT Level III (VT/MT/PT/RT/UT)

ACI Field Testing Technician I

Nuclear Density Gauge operation certs

Job description

General Responsibilities

Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. Inspections may cross multiple inspection disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc. Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans and specifications. Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. Communicate findings to engineer or project manager and when requested collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues. Adhere to strict safety standards.

General Responsibilities

Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. Inspections may cross multiple inspection disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc. Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans and specifications. Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. Communicate findings to engineer or project manager and when requested collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures to determine if work is done according to contract specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformance.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• May interact with client and other site personnel to provide input on appropriate resolution of findings.
• May assist Project Manager in development of scope for testing and inspection services
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers.
• Maintains equipment operation and calibration.
• Lead, provide direction and may coordinate activities of lower level inspectors.
• Performs advanced fieldwork and assists with project management.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in construction inspection.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

At least four or more certifications in the following areas:

• NICET Level III certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils).
• NICET Level III certification in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist)
• ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel - Bolting, Structural Steel - Welding).
• ICC Master of Special Inspection
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)).
• Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
• ACI certification* in one or more of the following areas:
• Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT or UT certification(s) have been obtained and concrete field and laboratory testing is not required as part of the job level description.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation**.
• Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT or UT certification(s) have been obtained and soils testing is not required as part of the job level description.