Senior Construction Inspector

GFT; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A leading AEC firm is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in Seattle to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) savings plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• Must possess a driver’s license.
• Experience as Inspection Team Leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily reports and project progress reports.
• Monitor quality control testing and contractor progress.
• Assist with payment applications and change orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

OSHA Safety Training

Education

Associates Degree or 2+ years of continued higher education

Preferred BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Preferred Registered Professional Engineer

NICET IV Certification

ACI Field Testing Certification

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in the Seattle area! At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This position is responsible for reporting directly to construction sites to observe and document contractor’s work conforms to contract requirements, maintaining project files/documentation, compiling and calculating quantities of work performed to be used in calculating monthly contractor payments, and interacting with clients on a regular basis.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare Daily Reports
• Prepare Project Progress Reports
• Monitor Quality Control Testing
• Measure Quantities
• Monitor Contractor Progress
• Assist with Payment Applications and Change Orders
• Assist with Project Filing System
• Perform Constructability Reviews
• Address Technical issues in the field
• Inspection Team Leader

Education | Experience

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• 10+ years of experience
• Associates Degree or 2+ years of continued higher education preferred
• Inspection Team Leader (as directed).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• OSHA Safety Training
• Good communication skills
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position

What We Prefer You Bring

• Preferred BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Preferred Registered Professional Engineer
• NICET IV Certification Preferred
• ACI Field Testing Certification Preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Seattle

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.