Senior Field Inspector - Civil & Infrastructure

WSB; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

WSB is seeking an Inspector, Contract Admin to perform field inspections, contract administration, and documentation for municipal and heavy civil construction projects in the Atlanta area. This on-site role requires strong attention to plans, specs, and safety, with daily diaries, pay estimates, and data collection.

The candidate will support project teams, mentor early-career staff, and may assist in design-build or pavement management activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 1–10 years of construction inspection or related experience required, depending on project scope of services.
• Experience with municipal, heavy civil roadway, and bridge construction inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site construction inspection and field observation for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct material sampling and testing; transport samples to appropriate laboratories as needed.
• Prepare and maintain detailed daily diaries, inspection reports, pay estimates, quantity calculations, and backup documentation.
• Monitor and inspect work zone traffic control and contractor’s quality control procedures.
• Review material testing procedures and results for conformance to contract requirements.
• Document contract details, including field measurements and project documentation (letters, memos, spreadsheets).
• Participate in project meetings and reviews, providing technical insights and expertise.
• Assist with surveying, proposals, project budgets, schedules, and other technical activities as assigned.
• Mentor early-career professionals and collaborate with engineers and project administrators.
• May be involved in design-build, pavement management, or other technical related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Traverses construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Documentation

Field inspection

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel-ready

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project documentation software

MS SharePoint

Job description

WSB is seeking an Inspector, Contract Admin to perform field inspections, contract administration, and documentation for municipal and heavy civil construction projects in the Atlanta area. This on-site role requires strong attention to plans, specs, and safety, with daily diaries, pay estimates, and data collection.

The candidate will support project teams, mentor early-career staff, and may assist in design-build or pavement management activities.