Senior Construction Inspector, Transportation — Field Lead

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & LSA

Professional development

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

401k plan

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Mentorship and career growth

Potential salary range: $43.00/hr - $?

Potential salary range: $43.00/hr - $?

Potential salary range: $43.00/hr - $>

Potential salary range: $43.00/hr - $

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Idaho seeks a Lead Construction Inspector to oversee on-site inspections for transportation projects in Coeur d'Alene.

You will monitor contractor work, ensure compliance with plans, and maintain QA/QC documentation, with a strong focus on safety and quality in field operations. The role is based in Coeur d'Alene, typically 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with potential evening or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 15+ years of experience with progressively complex construction inspection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Ability to work effectively with client representatives, contractors, the public, as well as peers and subordinates.
• Excellent skills in working independently in the field.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization to track construction issues.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs complex construction inspection and observation assignments on projects of all sizes.
• Monitors and manages contractor progress in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinates the required materials, samples, and testing and maintain accurate daily work reports (labor, equipment, materials, quantities).
• Identify contract changes and assist in preparation of change orders.
• Resolves field construction issues, performs contract administration functions, and communicates effectively with project stakeholders.
• Supervises and mentors less experienced inspectors on the team.

Skills

Independent field work

Multitasking / prioritization

Stakeholder communication

Team mentorship

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Idaho seeks a Lead Construction Inspector to oversee on-site inspections for transportation projects in Coeur d'Alene.

You will monitor contractor work, ensure compliance with plans, and maintain QA/QC documentation, with a strong focus on safety and quality in field operations. The role is based in Coeur d'Alene, typically 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with potential evening or weekend shifts.