Mid Level Construction Inspector Jobs

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

WORK LOCATION: SEATTLE, WA

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree or technical training in civil engineering or a related field
• 5 years of relevant experience

Duties:

• Inspect construction activities including trackwork, civil structures, concrete works, and associated rail infrastructure components; verify compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Monitor workmanship quality, dimensional tolerances, material usage, and installation procedures; identify and document defects or non-conformances such as cracks, misalignments, improper installations, or safety hazards.
• Inspect, document, and verify the project is constructed in conformance with contract plans and specifications.
• Confirm that materials used — concrete, steel, aggregates, etc. — meet project specifications and approved submittals; witness and record testing activities such as concrete strength tests, soil compaction, and other relevant quality tests.
• Monitor curing, installation, and assembly processes to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Implement construction inspection, testing, and contract compliance programs on small and major public works projects in and around transit facilities; this work involves inspections of construction activities, materials, equipment, and machinery installation with occasional system start-up and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate inspector daily records of the work, including personnel, equipment, materials, quantities, site conditions, and specialty trades.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, checklists, and photographic records of construction progress and quality.
• Review or prepare interim progress reports for contractor payments; prepare reports on labor, material, and equipment on site.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions; review and endorse quality documentation, test results, and contractor submissions.
• Perform non-conformance reporting along with oversight and documentation duties for the resolution of identified issues.
• Recommend work stoppage for noncompliance with technical specifications or codes.
• Enforce adherence to project safety plans and regulatory requirements on-site; report unsafe conditions or practices immediately and promote a culture of safety awareness; participate in safety meetings and audits as required.
• Monitor construction sites for safety violations; assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with the project's safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Visit construction sites and inspect each stage of construction up to completion; interpret plans, specifications, and codes and verify contract work is performed in accordance with them.
• Review project plans, schedules, and specifications and prioritize assignments accordingly.
• Liaise with engineers, designers, contractors, and client representatives to facilitate smooth project execution; support audits, inspections, and acceptance tests as needed; adapt to changing construction schedules and shift requirements to ensure continuous inspection coverage.
• Coordinate between contractors, clients, managers, and office employees; prepare field note records for progress payment.
• Provide lead direction to and closely oversee work performed by lower-level Transit Construction Management personnel.
• May allocate inspection resources and supervise inspectors; coordinate test laboratory activities and compare verification test results with results from the contractor's laboratory; arrange, coordinate, and oversee technical inspections for conformance to specification requirements.