Transit & Civil Infrastructure Field Inspector

lusternational; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Luster invites applications for Construction Inspectors across civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines to support large transit and heavy civil programs in the Seattle area. The role focuses on field verification to ensure work matches plans and specifications and on documenting on-site activities.

You will inspect work, verify materials, coordinate testing, and report nonconformances, while collaborating with engineers, contractors, and third parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transit, transportation, utility, water, aviation, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting civil and structural construction (earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, foundations, concrete, and structures); mechanical and plumbing systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, and plumbing rough-in and finish); or electrical construction (conduit, cable, terminations, grounding, lighting, panels, and power distribution).
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable codes and standards, and materials testing and acceptance practices.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with electronic field reporting and document management platforms, such as Kahua, Unifier, e-Builder, or Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, permits, codes, and quality requirements.
• Document daily construction activity, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, weather, and progress photographs.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals, certifications, and approved product data, and reject nonconforming material.
• Coordinate and witness field testing, and track test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions to closure.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, safety concerns, and design conflicts to the resident engineer promptly.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting contractor progress payments.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility owners, agency staff, and third parties during active construction operations.
• Support survey verification, layout checks, and as-built documentation.
• Enforce traffic control, work zone, and site safety requirements within the assigned work area.
• Support punch list development, testing and startup, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Field safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

Kahua

Unifier

e-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Luster invites applications for Construction Inspectors across civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines to support large transit and heavy civil programs in the Seattle area. The role focuses on field verification to ensure work matches plans and specifications and on documenting on-site activities.

You will inspect work, verify materials, coordinate testing, and report nonconformances, while collaborating with engineers, contractors, and third parties.