Senior Field Inspector

LJB Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. is looking for a Senior Field Inspector to oversee major construction projects in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing reports, coordinating between disciplines, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

The position offers a compensation range of $90,000 – $130,000 based on experience and qualifications, with a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working on major construction projects.
• Experience in construction or construction management inspection roles.
• Technical writing proficiency for letters and daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Coordinate team efforts and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor health and safety protocols on site.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Field Inspector

Location: Washington, DC area

Project start: September 2026

We are seeking a qualified candidate with a minimum of 8 years’ experience working on major construction projects, in construction or construction management inspection roles, to join our team as a Senior Field Inspector. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem‑solving skills, a collaborative spirit, and interpersonal skills that make a positive impact on our firm and clients.

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Senior Field Inspector Essential Functions

• Construction inspection/field engineer responsible for chairing/attending progress meetings, developing meeting minutes and submittals reviews, and preparing weekly and daily inspection reports.
• Coordination of team efforts as a leader of our construction management inspection team. Tasks include:
• Perform construction inspection assignments or site visits of geotechnical investigations, microtunneling, and tunnel construction/rehabilitation work and attend progress meetings.
• Prepare daily inspection reports with detailed information and photographs, upload to Project Online.
• Oversee the completion of geotechnical investigations in soil and rock geology.
• Perform rock mapping of tunnel and slope conditions and geology as needed.
• Assist and coordinate all required materials testing under the Consultant's scope, including review of all materials testing to ensure conformance to the Contract Documents.
• Coordinate with all utilities, approval agencies, etc.
• Maintain and update tracking sheets/logs, RFIs, RFQs, CCOs, submittals, working days, and other issues, ensuring timely document completion.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date deficiency log and ensure all deficiencies are addressed promptly.
• Provide feedback on construction schedule submissions and narrative reports, including two‑week look‑ahead schedules provided by the Contractor.
• Ensure that the Contractor adheres to all requirements of the Contract and enforce such requirements.
• Track red‑line drawings with the Contractor and capture adequate information.
• Attend and chair meetings as necessary, including progress meetings, risk workshops, scheduling workshops, and other required meetings with utility companies, approval agencies, the client, etc.
• Coordinate and follow‑up with all engineering disciplines to review shop drawings, RFIs, and other relevant construction documentation.
• Monitor health and safety protocols in accordance with the contractor’s health and safety plan, raise concerns if protocols are not adhered to, and submit incident reports.
• Ability to communicate technical and non‑technical information concisely and professionally, including facilitation of technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Technical writing proficiency for letters and daily reports.
• Field‑based assignments will include shift work, weekday, night, and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working on tunnel and trenchless projects in Canada and the US.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication with colleagues, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, collaborate across disciplines.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.