Senior Construction Inspector

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in Florida to oversee FDOT projects. The role demands extensive experience in roadway and bridge construction, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to work flexible hours. Candidates should possess industry certifications and strong MS Office skills. This position supports a culture of empowerment and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction inspection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect FDOT projects including milling and resurfacing.
• Prepare final estimates and manage construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Roadway and bridge construction inspection

Proficiency with MS Office

Strong communication skills

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. 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?

HDR is hiring a Senior Construction Inspector to work as a member of our Florida CEI (Construction Engineering and Inspection) program. This is a great opportunity to work on fast-paced, short duration projects within Florida. The inspector will primarily work independently on FDOT projects consisting of milling and resurfacing, bridge construction, signalization, earthwork operations, stripping operations, and final estimate preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Position will include some night, holiday, and weekend work, and qualified candidates must be willing to work as-needed on these occasions
• Technical School or Associate's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in roadway and/or bridge construction inspection
• Local candidate
• Industry certifications that are strongly preferred include:
  • CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level 1
  • CTQP Asphalt Roadway Levels I
  • CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I
  • CTQP Final Estimates Level I
  • FOOT Intermediate MOT
  • Nuclear Radiation Safety, Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors
  • Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course
  • CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges)
  • CTQP Pile Driving Inspection
  • CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection

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.

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.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.