Senior Construction Inspector

Jobtailor; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking a senior Construction Inspector to lead field inspections of highway, bridge, facilities and railroad projects. You will verify compliance with permits, plans, specs, and contract requirements while maintaining detailed daily reports and records.

The role requires 6+ years of inspection experience, CTDOT CE&I familiarity, and knowledge of CTDOT systems such as AASHTOWare and COMPASS. Strong communication and coordination with diverse stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or CMIT Level 4, or NICET Level 3.
• 6+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects
• CTDOT CE&I experience, including 4+ years field inspection
• Knowledge of highway, bridge, facilities, and railroad construction methods
• Ability to read permits, plans, specs, shop drawings, and contract documents
• Experience preparing daily reports and project documentation
• Experience with CTDOT project management and construction documentation systems (AASHTOWare, COMPASS) preferred
• Certifications: NICET, NETTCP, ACI, ATTSA, QCIS, CESSWI preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection and documentation on transportation infrastructure projects, including highway, bridge, facilities, railroad and transit improvements
• Verify work is completed in accordance with permits, project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable regulations
• Monitor contractor operations, construction methods, materials, and workmanship
• Conduct quantity calculations and maintain accurate daily inspection reports and project records
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, designers, utility companies, and client representatives
• Review and document material testing results and quality control activities
• Identify and communicate construction issues, potential conflicts, and non-conforming work
• Assist with field measurement verification, change order documentation, and project closeout activities

Skills

Construction inspection

Quantity calculations

Daily reporting

Material testing

Field measurement verification

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

CMIT Level 4

NICET Level 3

Tools

AASHTOWare

COMPASS

Job description

• Perform construction inspection and documentation on transportation infrastructure projects, including highway, bridge, facilities, railroad and transit improvements


• Verify work is completed in accordance with permits, project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable regulations


• Monitor contractor operations, construction methods, materials, and workmanship


• Conduct quantity calculations and maintain accurate daily inspection reports and project records


• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, designers, utility companies, and client representatives


• Review and document material testing results and quality control activities


• Identify and communicate construction issues, potential conflicts, and non-conforming work


• Assist with field measurement verification, change order documentation, and project closeout activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field or CMIT Level 4 or NICET Level 3


• 6+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects


• CTDOT CE&I experience, including 4+ years field inspection


• Strong knowledge of highway, bridge, facilities and railroad construction methods, materials, specifications, and inspection procedures


• Ability to read and interpret permits, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents


• Experience preparing daily reports and maintaining detailed project documentation


• Experience with CTDOT project management and construction documentation systems (AASHTOWare, COMPASS) preferred


• Additional NICET, NETTCP, ACI, ATTSA, QCIS, CESSWI certifications preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction inspection and documentation for transportation infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on compliance with regulations, specifications, and quality control. Proficient in coordinating with various stakeholders and maintaining detailed project records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Inspection Experience


• CTDOT CE&I Experience


• Highway Construction Methods


• Project Documentation Systems


• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Inspection


• Quantity Calculations


• Daily Reporting


• Material Testing


• Field Measurement Verification

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• NICET Level 3


• CMIT Level 4


• NICET Certification


• NETTCP Certification


• ACI Certification

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Infrastructure


• Highway


• Bridge


• Facilities


• Railroad Construction

Tools & Technologies

• AASHTOWare


• COMPASS