Special Inspector

Lumos & Associates, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Lumos & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Field Special Inspector to support construction projects with high-quality inspection and compliance services. You will lead inspection activities, perform field tests, and work with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure work meets plans, specs, and codes.

Strong safety focus and collaboration are essential in this fast-paced role. Minimum four years of inspection experience and ICC certifications are required, with travel between sites

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of construction inspection experience on residential and commercial building projects or special inspection projects or a blend of education, experience, and/or relevant certifications.
• Knowledge of IBC and ACI Codes and Standards.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating inspection activities across multiple construction sites or large-scale projects.
• Conducting advanced inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Performing field inspections and materials testing (Soil, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Elements) as required.
• Collaborating with engineers, architects, and regulatory agencies to resolve construction issues.
• Preparing daily inspection and testing reports.
• Interpreting plans and specifications to verify compliance.
• Monitoring material quality and workmanship and issuing stop-work orders when needed.

Skills

Field inspection

Documentation

Safety compliance

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumos & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Field Special Inspector to support construction projects through high-quality inspection and compliance services. The ideal candidate will hold ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry, and ICC Structural Steel & Bolting certifications and bring a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, contractors, and project teams to ensure construction work meets approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based role and wants to play a key part in delivering high-quality transportation and infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do

As a Special Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring all construction work meets project requirements, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating inspection activities across multiple construction sites or large-scale projects.
• Conducting advanced inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Performing field inspections and materials testing in accordance with project plans and specifications (Soil, Concrete, Masonry, and Structural Elements).
• Collaborating with contractors, engineers, architects, and regulatory agencies to resolve construction issues.
• Preparing daily inspection and testing reports.
• Interpreting construction plans, specifications, and standards to verify compliance.
• Monitoring material quality and workmanship.
• Issuing stop-work orders when required and verifying corrective actions.
• Participating in project meetings and providing technical input.
• Monitoring job-site safety and reporting hazards or deficiencies.
• Documenting construction progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What We are Looking For

Experience

• Minimum of four years of construction inspection experience on residential and commercial building projectsor special inspection projects or a blend of education, experience, and/or relevant certifications.

Required Certifications

• ACI – Field Technician I
• ICC – Reinforced Concrete
• ICC - Structural Masonry
• ICC – Structural Steel & Bolting
• Nuclear Density Gauge Operator
• OSHA – 10

Preferred Certifications

• ACI – Post-Installed Anchor
• ICC – Soils Special Inspector
• ICC – Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
• ICC – Structural Welding
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor

Other state, regional, or nationally recognized certifications that require experience and written exams will be considered.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Knowledge of IBC and ACI Codes and Standards.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment, surveying, and materials testing.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, residential, commercial, and utility construction.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional demeanor and strong client communication skills.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel between job sites and offices using a company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on critical public infrastructure projects.
• Work independently with support from a respected engineering team.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and overtime opportunities.
• A company culture that values safety, quality, and professional growth.

Benefits offered to eligiblefull-time employees include:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Lumos & Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.