Transportation Construction Inspector - Quality & Compliance

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our transportation team in the United States. You will perform daily inspections, sampling, and testing of ongoing and completed work, coordinating with contractors to address issues and support timely corrective actions.

The role involves preparing daily field reports, documenting activities, and submitting reports for review. Strong data collection, safety, and regulatory knowledge are essential for delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction inspection experience with focus on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA-10 certification may be required by job.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, processes, materials and equipment used in transportation projects.
• Knowledge of contracts, project plans and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports by collecting data from standard sources and inputting into standard formats.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow HSE policies to identify and mitigate risks and safeguard the environment and team.
• Insights and Reporting: Extract data in forms (graphs, charts) for reports.
• Operational Compliance: Understand company policies and relevant regulatory codes; obtain supervisor authorization for exceptions.
• Personal Capability Building: Participate in training and coaching to improve skills.
• Quality Review: Check quality of work against defined standards and rectify as needed.
• Regulatory and Compliance Management: Conduct compliance monitoring and provide basic guidance on requirements.

Skills

Construction inspection

Transportation infrastructure

Data collection & analysis

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

GHD is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our transportation team in the United States. You will perform daily inspections, sampling, and testing of ongoing and completed work, coordinating with contractors to address issues and support timely corrective actions.

The role involves preparing daily field reports, documenting activities, and submitting reports for review. Strong data collection, safety, and regulatory knowledge are essential for delivering high-quality project outcomes.