Senior Transportation Field Inspector — Roads & Transit

Oregonite; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Work-Life Alignment

Wellness

Life Insurance & Retirement

Job summary

Consor seeks a senior transportation construction inspector to oversee major projects in the Portland metropolitan area. You will monitor contractor operations, ensure adherence to plans, specifications, safety and quality standards, and liaise between contractors, project managers, owners, and design teams.

With 8+ years of field inspection experience on transportation infrastructure, you will contribute to schedules, pay estimates, and project closeout while maintaining detailed field records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with ODOT construction projects and/or TriMet transit projects.
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD and ADA compliance standards; Oregon standards and drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of transportation construction projects, including highways, roadways, bridges, transit facilities, utility relocations, traffic control, and ADA improvements.
• Verify contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, and agency standards.
• Inspect and document construction activities related to earthwork, grading, paving, concrete placement, drainage systems, structures, traffic signals, illumination, and utility installations.
• Review contractor schedules, work plans, material submittals, and testing results.
• Monitor and document quantities for pay estimates and progress payments.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, testing laboratories, utility providers, and agency representatives.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, diaries, photographs, and field records.
• Identify and document non-conforming work and assist in resolution of construction issues.
• Conduct field measurements and verify construction staking and layout activities.
• Attend progress meetings, pre-construction meetings, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Support change order documentation, claims avoidance, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety policies, environmental requirements, and traffic control standards.

Skills

Reading plans

Inspecting field work

Communication

Team coordination

Education

HS diploma

Civil/Construction degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic construction management systems

Job description

Consor seeks a senior transportation construction inspector to oversee major projects in the Portland metropolitan area. You will monitor contractor operations, ensure adherence to plans, specifications, safety and quality standards, and liaise between contractors, project managers, owners, and design teams.

With 8+ years of field inspection experience on transportation infrastructure, you will contribute to schedules, pay estimates, and project closeout while maintaining detailed field records