Transportation Construction Inspector

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable infrastructure company is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to join their team in Charleston, SC. This role involves inspecting various construction elements to ensure compliance with specifications. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Local candidates are preferred. Competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and participation in their employee-owned culture are key highlights of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in construction inspection.
• Local candidates preferred for this role.
• SCDOT or other DOT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earthwork, storm drainage, asphalt, and concrete pavement.
• Perform material testing and calculations.
• Document contract documentation and field measurements.

Skills

Mathematical functions

Use of office equipment

Reading and interpreting construction plans

Writing reports

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector - ( 189423 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to join our South Carolina Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in the following locations: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC. This individual will inspect earthwork, storm drainage, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, and/or structures for conformance to plans and specifications. They will perform material sampling and testing, calculations, and computations, and contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Night and / or weekend work may be required as dictated by client project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions
• Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications
• Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction inspection for transportation projects preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
• SCDOT certifications, other DOT certifications or the ability to get is most preferred
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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Proven problem‑solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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