Senior Construction Inspector

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector to support the Florida CEI program on a Crystal River, FL site. The role involves field inspection of milling, resurfacing, bridge work, signalization, earthwork, and final estimates, coordinating with FDOT staff, and ensuring compliance with project specs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of roadway inspection experience, CTQP certifications, and a strong ability to interpret schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of roadway/highway inspection experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• This position requires passing drug-screening procedures prior to hire; thereafter subject to random and cause drug testing.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway/highway projects per FDOT standards.
• Coordinate with FDOT Project Administrators and other FDOT personnel.
• Assist with final estimates and project documentation preparation.
• Occasional night, holiday, and weekend work as needed to support project schedules.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school or Associate's degree

CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level 1

CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level 1

CTQP Earthwork Construction 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

CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges)

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: 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 Crystal River, 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)
• Strong written communication skills
• 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Field Services

Job Posting

Sep 4, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affinitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.