Senior Field Inspector — Construction Compliance

Bowers + Kubota Consulting; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowers + Kubota Consulting in Kauai is seeking a motivated Project Inspector to join our team. This role focuses on construction observation, testing, and ensuring compliance with codes, permits, and contract specs on diverse projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of field inspection experience, read engineering drawings confidently, and hold or pursue state certifications in concrete, asphalt, and soils & aggregate. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction field inspection experience.
• State certifications in Concrete, Asphalt, and Soils & Aggregate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, photo files, and experienced with Bluebeam, HeadLight, and Copilot preferred.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Basic math skills including measurement and estimation.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and test construction activities for compliance with codes, permits, and specifications.
• Perform inspections of processes, systems, structures, and utilities.
• Maintain detailed documentation including daily reports, record drawings, and final files.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress payments.
• Communicate clearly with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Travel to different job sites and work in varied field conditions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

HeadLight

Copilot

Job description

Bowers + Kubota Consulting in Kauai is seeking a motivated Project Inspector to join our team. This role focuses on construction observation, testing, and ensuring compliance with codes, permits, and contract specs on diverse projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of field inspection experience, read engineering drawings confidently, and hold or pursue state certifications in concrete, asphalt, and soils & aggregate. A valid driver's license is required.