Senior Construction Inspector

Consor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Consor in the United States is seeking a senior construction inspector to monitor on-site construction activities, inspect materials for compliance with plans, and coordinate with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. You’ll measure pay items, report production rates, and help schedule inspection phases.

The role requires reading and interpreting plans, a valid driver's license, and at least four years in construction inspection (bridge/road CEI preferred).

Qualifications

• 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 and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience with the ability to earn any additional required certifications and/or qualifications within one year.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction inspection

Read plans & specs

Field measurements

Documentation & reporting

Team mentoring

Outdoor field work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Overview

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 and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience with the ability to earn any additional required certifications and/or qualifications 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, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Ability to function during occasional extreme weather on the jobsite.
• While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle. This job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights. Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail].