Senior Construction Inspector

BL Companies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Week between Christmas and New Year’s

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing CEI team, supporting CTDOT highway and bridge projects, municipal improvements, and select private-sector assignments. You will oversee field inspections, ensure contract compliance, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams in hybrid work environments.

This role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction inspection experience on roadway, bridge, or utility projects.
• Familiar with CTDOT specifications and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently in field settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inspection of roadway/bridge construction to ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor contractor operations and utility work per project requirements.
• Prepare daily reports with activities, labor, equipment, and quantities.
• Verify pay quantities and maintain project records for payments.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, clients, and testing firms.
• Observe material deliveries, sampling, and testing per specs.
• Identify non-conforming work and assist resolution with the project team.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and project safety rules.
• Attend project meetings and support stakeholder communication.
• Provide guidance to junior inspection staff.

Skills

Construction inspection

CTDOT specs

Independent work

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Construction Inspector

BL Companies is seeking a qualified Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team. This position will support CTDOT highway and bridge projects, state-funded municipal improvements, and select private-sector assignments.

Qualifications

Senior Construction Inspector

BL Companies is seeking a qualified Senior Construction Inspector to join our growing Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team. This position will support CTDOT highway and bridge projects, state-funded municipal improvements, and select private-sector assignments.

The Senior Construction Inspector will be responsible for overseeing field inspection activities, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and serving as a key liaison between the client, contractor, and project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee daily inspection of construction activities to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable standards
• Monitor contractor operations, including subcontractors and utility work, to ensure adherence to project requirements and schedules
• Prepare detailed daily reports, including work activities, labor, equipment, and quantities in accordance with CTDOT recordkeeping procedures
• Verify and document pay quantities and maintain accurate records for project documentation and payment purposes
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, clients, and third-party testing firms
• Observe and document material deliveries, sampling, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications
• Identify and report non-conforming work and assist in resolution with the project team
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project-specific safety requirements
• Attend project meetings and support communication between all project stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior inspection staff, as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of construction inspection experience on roadway, bridge, or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of CTDOT specifications, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a field environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites daily

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• NICET Level III or higher in Transportation Construction Inspection (TCI)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
• NETTCP Concrete Inspector
• NETTCP HMA Paving Inspector
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
• AMP BCI Level I Coating Certification
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding. Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.