Senior Field Inspector – Infrastructure Projects

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to lead quality assurance on complex infrastructure projects in the Indianapolis area.

You will own inspection operations on roadways, bridges, signals, utilities, drainage and earthworks while mentoring teams and coordinating with project managers, engineers and contractors. The role emphasizes performing site testing, documenting results, and ensuring adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of construction related experience.
• Ability to obtain all INDOT Certified Technician Courses in first year of employment.
• Experience in construction management or construction inspection of roadway, bridges, drainage, and/or grading.
• INDOT SiteManager, AWP and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and ability to travel within the region.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, on a construction site, and around heavy equipment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive problem solving and servant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction.
• Monitor contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.
• Provide general inspection on construction labor and subcontracted tasks.
• Provide reports of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, and quantity of materials received.
• Ensure construction methods and procedures are followed and that materials conform to project specifications.
• Perform on-site material testing and verification.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
• Create and compile close out / final construction records documents for submission.
• Assist in the documentation of as-built record drawings.
• Assist in writing technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
• Assist in the preparation of change orders, progress estimates, weekly reports and other project documents.

Skills

Construction inspection

Roadway projects

Bridge inspection

Construction management

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

INDOT SiteManager

AWP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burgess & Niple, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to lead quality assurance on complex infrastructure projects in the Indianapolis area.

You will own inspection operations on roadways, bridges, signals, utilities, drainage and earthworks while mentoring teams and coordinating with project managers, engineers and contractors. The role emphasizes performing site testing, documenting results, and ensuring adherence to specifications.