Senior Construction Inspector

BL Companies Inc; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Companies Inc is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to support highway, bridge, and utility infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing field inspections, ensuring contract compliance, and serving as a liaison among clients, contractors, and project teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in construction inspection, knowledge of CTDOT specifications, and the ability to work in a demanding field environment. Travel to project sites and driving are required as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of construction inspection experience on roadway, bridge, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong 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.
• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• NICET Level III or higher in Transportation Construction Inspection (TCI) preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• 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

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

Skills

Construction inspection

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driving/travel

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Senior Construction InspectorBL 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.This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials as needed and to spend significant time working in the field. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and other physical activities associated with fieldwork.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform and/or oversee daily inspection of construction activities to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable standardsMonitor contractor operations, including subcontractors and utility work, to ensure adherence to project requirements and schedulesPrepare detailed daily reports, including work activities, labor, equipment, and quantities in accordance with CTDOT recordkeeping proceduresVerify and document pay quantities and maintain accurate records for project documentation and payment purposesCoordinate with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, clients, and third-party testing firmsObserve and document material deliveries, sampling, and testing to ensure compliance with specificationsIdentify and report non-conforming work and assist in resolution with the project teamEnsure compliance with safety standards and project-specific safety requirementsAttend project meetings and support communication between all project stakeholdersProvide guidance and mentorship to junior inspection staff, as applicableRequired QualificationsMinimum 4+ years of construction inspection experience on roadway, bridge, or utility infrastructure projectsStrong working knowledge of CTDOT specifications, procedures, and documentation requirementsAbility to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a field environmentStrong communication and organizational skillsValid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites dailyPreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldNICET Level III or higher in Transportation Construction Inspection (TCI)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Preferred CertificationsACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade INETTCP Concrete InspectorNETTCP HMA Paving InspectorATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)AMP BCI Level I Coating CertificationAWS Certified Welding InspectorBL 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.