Senior Construction Inspector

CONSOR Engineers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Construction Inspector, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with construction plans and specifications. You'll monitor contractor activities, perform inspections, and mentor junior staff while working on impactful projects in the water and transportation sectors. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes career growth opportunities, work-life balance, and health and wellness benefits. This position offers a chance to work outdoors and make a difference in your community, all while being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Training

Flexible Schedules

Health and Wellness Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans with Company Match

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction inspection, with bridge/roadway experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-site construction activities and inspect materials for compliance.
• Perform on-site material testing and maintain daily reports.
• Organize field staff meetings and train junior staff.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Mathematical Calculations

Documentation Development

Team Leadership

Field Measurements

Education

High School Diploma

Civil/Construction Engineering Degree

Job description

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What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a senior construction inspector, you’ll monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents for excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures. You’ll take field measurements of pay items, report the contractor’s daily production rates, and schedule work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. Providing support to various project procedures, particularly in documentation development for the final estimate package. You`ll mentor and assist in the management and training of other construction inspection staff. The senior construction inspector reports to the project administrator. On occasion, project needs may require you to work during nighttime hours either intermittently or for extended periods of time.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Utilize engineering inspection practices to perform complex mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintain inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches.
• Direct coordination between field efforts and administrative staff to increase, decrease, or modify reporting and monitoring according to project work activities.
• Organize and lead field staff meetings to provide updates on project efforts and procedures.
• Delegate inspector staff responsibilities and allocate resources to support current and projected project conditions and activities.
• Assist in the training efforts of more junior staff.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least four (4) years of experience in construction inspection, two (2) years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection or a Civil/Construction Engineering degree with one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience, with the ability to earn additional certifications within one year.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• This field job primarily operates in outdoor work environments that may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Ability to function during occasional extreme weather on the jobsite.
• Physical demands include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a vehicle. May require lifting up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in our team members who go above and beyond to care for our communities. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth & development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, license bonuses, and memberships.
• Work-life balance options including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules, parental leave, and remote/hybrid work possibilities.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, fitness reimbursements, and HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance, STD, LTD, retirement plans with company match.
• Community engagement through social events, volunteering, and employee groups.

Career Growth:

We support diverse career paths—whether moving into management, exploring new technical roles, or lateral shifts—so you can learn and grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

Work with water and transportation professionals on projects that make a difference, supported by a large network and a community-focused culture. We value collaboration, success sharing, and professional development.

How We Support Diversity:

Consor values diversity and inclusion, ensuring respectful treatment and equal opportunity for all employees. We comply with applicable laws and promote affirmative action.

For accommodations or assistance, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214 or use relay services if needed.

If you believe you've experienced discrimination, contact us at the same number.

Notice: This job description provides a general overview and may change with business needs. Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screenings.