Sr. Construction Inspector

Gannett Fleming; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector for its Construction Services team in St. Louis, MO. This position follows a hybrid work model and requires attending the St. Louis office regularly.

The role demands over 10 years of professional experience in transportation engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing construction work, ensuring compliance, and engaging with clients and contractors. Gannett Fleming promotes a commitment to safety, innovation, and quality in all its projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and inspection of bridge and/or highway structures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors.
• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee construction work ensuring compliance with plans.
• Serve as daily point of contact with clients and contractors.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare

e-Builder

Transport

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in St. Louis, MO. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our St. Louis, MO office. At GFT, we are meticulously building it; our construction and program management services reflect our commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services oversee every construction phase to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate with a minimum of 10 years professional experience. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. You will inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. You will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approve installation.
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
• Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school diploma.
• 10+ years progressive experience in transportation engineering and inspection of bridge and/or highway structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or multimodal projects.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening and communication skills.

What we prefer you bring:

• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability and desire to lead.

Compensation:

The hourly range for this role is $30.00 - $41.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full‑Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.