Sr. Construction Inspector

Oregonite; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life alignment

Wellness benefits

Life insurance & retirement

Community events

Job summary

Consor in the United States is seeking a construction inspector to monitor on-site construction activities, measure pay items, and ensure compliance with plans and contract documents for excavations, drainage, roads, and structures. You will maintain daily reports, schedule inspection phases with the superintendent, perform on-site material testing, and support final estimate documentation.

This field role requires reading plans, 3+ years of experience, and a valid driver’s license in a

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Willing to obtain required certifications and pass qualification tests.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Field job in outdoor environments with exposure to weather and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress for compliance with schedule and plans.
• Perform engineering inspection calculations and measurements for completed work.
• Maintain daily inspector reports covering activities, labor, equipment, and material quantities.
• Conduct on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Documentation & reporting

Valid driver’s license

Certification readiness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a construction inspector, you’ll monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents related to excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures. You’ll take field measurements of pay items, report the contractor’s daily production rates, and schedule work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. Provide support to various project procedures, particularly in documentation development for the final estimate package. The construction inspector reports to the project administrator.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.


• Utilize engineering inspection practices to perform complex mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.


• Maintain inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.


• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.

What You'll Need:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.


• 3+ years of construction inspection experience.


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.


• Obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames.


• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.


• This field job primarily operates in outdoor work environments that may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle. This job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What BenefitsYou’llEnjoy:

• Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.


• Work-LifeAlignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.


• Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.


• Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.


• Community –Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

WhyYou’llLove Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.Click hereto learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor alsomaintainsan affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

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Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, [e-mail].