Transportation Construction Inspector - Field QA/Compliance

GHD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Construction Inspector to support transportation projects in our Austin-area team. You will perform daily inspections, collect data, and prepare field reports to verify work aligns with contract requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities include identifying issues early, coordinating corrective actions with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience in transportation projects.
• Valid driver’s license and OSHA-10 certification (may be required).
• Knowledge of contract plans, specs and safety standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, sampling, and testing of work in progress.
• Prepare accurate daily field reports documenting activities and issues.
• Coordinate with contractors to identify inspection needs and corrective actions.
• Ensure work complies with project plans, specifications and safety rules.
• Support regulatory and quality reviews and risk mitigation efforts.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for project leadership.

Skills

Construction inspection

Transportation infra

OSHA-10

Driver's license

Reading drawings

Regulatory compliance

Reporting & data

Job description

GHD is seeking a Construction Inspector to support transportation projects in our Austin-area team. You will perform daily inspections, collect data, and prepare field reports to verify work aligns with contract requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities include identifying issues early, coordinating corrective actions with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines throughout project delivery.