Senior Construction Inspector

HDR; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Federal PMCM team on U.S. Army contracts at Fort Polk and other Louisiana sites.

You will conduct inspections across electrical, mechanical/HVAC, structural and site civil disciplines, read drawings, identify discrepancies, and document construction progress. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (or 8 years of related inspection experience), at least 5 years in construction inspection, proficiency with MS Office,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (8 years of related inspection may substitute).
• Minimum of 5 years of construction inspection experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• HDR Drug and Alcohol Policy applies; may require a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods and processes for buildings and facilities.
• Conduct inspection of electrical, mechanical/HVAC, structural and site civil.
• 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 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.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Technical school or Associates degree

Relevant industry certifications

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods and processes for buildings and facilities.
• Conduct inspection of electrical, mechanical/HVAC, structural and site civil.
• 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 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 Associates degree.
• Relevant Industry Certifications.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Experience with Department of War facilities and construction contracts.

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.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Louisiana-Fort Polk

Other Locations: United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge

Industry: Federal

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Federal PMCM

Job Posting: Jul 8, 2026

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.