Senior Transportation Inspector — Hybrid/Remote

Oregonite; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consor is seeking a senior transportation construction inspector to oversee major transportation projects in the Portland metropolitan area.

You will monitor contractor operations, verify compliance with plans and standards, maintain detailed field records, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and safety compliance. A robust 8+ year background in transportation inspections is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, ADA, and safety standards as applied to transportation projects.

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

Construction inspection

Plan interpretation

Documentation

Field measurements

Safety compliance

Contract oversight

Liaison with stakeholders

Education

Civil/Construction degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic construction management systems

Job description

Consor is seeking a senior transportation construction inspector to oversee major transportation projects in the Portland metropolitan area.

You will monitor contractor operations, verify compliance with plans and standards, maintain detailed field records, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and safety compliance. A robust 8+ year background in transportation inspections is preferred.