Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Construction Inspector in Raleigh, NC. The role involves overseeing highway and bridge construction projects, managing inspectors, and ensuring compliance with NCDOT policies. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of inspection experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with possible travel for inspections and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting transportation projects required.
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Manage other inspectors and oversee inspections.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector (Technician Level II or higher) to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) program to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on a highway and/or bridge construction projects utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. They may be required to be lead inspector responsible for all inspection and documentation as well as managing other inspectors. They must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and be able to identify discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents in addition to enforcement of the documents. Work may be located throughout the state of NC and effort will be made to keep candidates close to their geographic location in NC if possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting transportation projects required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of team
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• NCDOT experience preferred

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Local candidates preferred
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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-North Carolina

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)