Senior Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector for its Florida CEI program. The role involves working independently on FDOT projects, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and interacting with FDOT personnel. Candidates should have at least 5 years of roadway inspection experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work in a team. This position offers opportunities for upward mobility and long-term employment in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in roadway/highway inspection.
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Relevant industry certifications including CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level 1.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to pass drug screening and periodic testing

Responsibilities

• Work independently on FDOT projects.
• Interact with FDOT Project Administrators and personnel.
• Ensure project standards and regulations are met.

Skills

Roadway/highway inspection

Interpret construction schedules

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school or Associate's degree

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector to work as a member of our Florida CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) program at a project site in Clearwater, Florida or Minneola, FL on another exciting project. Our CEI team primarily works independently on FDOT projects consisting of milling and resurfacing, bridge construction, signalization, earthwork operations, stripping operations, and final estimate preparation. They interact on a daily basis with FDOT Project Administrators and other FDOT personnel. This is a terrific opportunity for candidates looking to advance their career in inspection with upward mobility and long-term employment with a fast-growing program and employee‑owned company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work as needed on nights, holidays, and weekends
• Technical school or Associate's degree
• 10 years of roadway/highway inspection experience
• ITS experience
• Previous FDOT or other comparable agency experience
• Relevant industry certifications including CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level 1, CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level 1, CTQP Earthwork Constuction Inspection, IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level 1, CTQP Final Estimates Level 1, FDOT Intermediate MOT, Nuclear Radiation Safety, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors, Critical Structures Construction Issues, Seld-Study Course - CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges)
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-Tampa

Other Locations : United States-Florida-Orlando

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Construction Services (HDRE)