Construction Inspector Jobs in Washington
Construction inspector jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in public infrastructure, commercial development, and transportation projects from entry-level field positions through senior project oversight roles. The busiest hiring markets are Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue, where employers like the Washington State Department of Transportation, King County, and Turner Construction maintain ongoing inspection needs. The most sought-after specialties in Washington include structural inspection, public works compliance, and building and safety code enforcement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
Recognized as a top workplace, we're committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.
About the Opportunity
We're looking for On-Call Construction Inspectors at various levels of experience to join our growing Community Building team in the Puget Sound region. You'll support a variety of public infrastructure projects—primarily roadway and utility construction—throughout the Puget Sound region. If you're passionate about quality construction and want to be part of a collaborative, client-focused team, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Role on the Team:
- Perform daily on-site inspections of industrial wastewater, roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Monitor contractor activities for conformance with safety, quality, environmental, and contract requirements.
- Document field activities, progress, and deviations through detailed daily inspection reports, photos, and communication logs through daily report templates and/or construction software via a laptop or tablet.
- Review and verify contractor's quantities for payment and help prepare progress pay estimates.
- Observe and inspect installation of underground utilities including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
- Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) efforts including materials testing coordination and verification.
- Communicate and coordinate with contractors, design teams, client representatives, utility providers, third party inspectors, specialty consultants, jurisdictions, and other partners.
- Identify and report non-conforming work, propose corrective actions, and track resolution.
- Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections.
- Produce daily photographs, inspector daily reports (IDRs), and field note records (FNRs) and upload to project files.
- Maintain organized project records in accordance with company and client standards.
- Be able to traverse field conditions such as ship ladders, confined spaces, scaffold systems, tunnels, and vertical structures.
What You Bring to the Team:
- 3+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects (roadways and utilities).
- Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings
- Understanding of WSDOT and local municipal construction standards, methods, and materials.
- Background in water/wastewater utility systems including pipe installation, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, but not required. - Certifications (Preferred/Desired):
- WAQTC, NICET, or equivalent inspection certifications
- OSHA 10 or 30
- First Aid/CPR
- Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification
- Confined space certification through OSHA instructor or equivalent
- Ability to traverse varied surface conditions.
- Load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Ability to upload project photos and inspector daily reports.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.
Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Your Information Matters
We care about protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly throughout the hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use, share, and retain it, your privacy rights and choices, and how to contact us with questions or requests.
About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
Recognized as a top workplace, we're committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.
About the Opportunity
We're looking for On-Call Construction Inspectors at various levels of experience to join our growing Community Building team in the Puget Sound region. You'll support a variety of public infrastructure projects—primarily roadway and utility construction—throughout the Puget Sound region. If you're passionate about quality construction and want to be part of a collaborative, client-focused team, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Role on the Team:
- Perform daily on-site inspections of industrial wastewater, roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Monitor contractor activities for conformance with safety, quality, environmental, and contract requirements.
- Document field activities, progress, and deviations through detailed daily inspection reports, photos, and communication logs through daily report templates and/or construction software via a laptop or tablet.
- Review and verify contractor's quantities for payment and help prepare progress pay estimates.
- Observe and inspect installation of underground utilities including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
- Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) efforts including materials testing coordination and verification.
- Communicate and coordinate with contractors, design teams, client representatives, utility providers, third party inspectors, specialty consultants, jurisdictions, and other partners.
- Identify and report non-conforming work, propose corrective actions, and track resolution.
- Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections.
- Produce daily photographs, inspector daily reports (IDRs), and field note records (FNRs) and upload to project files.
- Maintain organized project records in accordance with company and client standards.
- Be able to traverse field conditions such as ship ladders, confined spaces, scaffold systems, tunnels, and vertical structures.
What You Bring to the Team:
- 3+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects (roadways and utilities).
- Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings
- Understanding of WSDOT and local municipal construction standards, methods, and materials.
- Background in water/wastewater utility systems including pipe installation, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, but not required. - Certifications (Preferred/Desired):
- WAQTC, NICET, or equivalent inspection certifications
- OSHA 10 or 30
- First Aid/CPR
- Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification
- Confined space certification through OSHA instructor or equivalent
- Ability to traverse varied surface conditions.
- Load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Ability to upload project photos and inspector daily reports.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.
Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Your Information Matters
We care about protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly throughout the hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use, share, and retain it, your privacy rights and choices, and how to contact us with questions or requests.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction inspector jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State certification through the Washington Association of Building Officials or equivalent recognized credential
- Knowledge of Washington State Building Code and International Building Code requirements
- Experience reviewing construction plans, blueprints, and site documentation for code compliance
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel to active construction sites across the region
- Proficiency with inspection reporting software and digital documentation tools
- Strong written communication skills for preparing official inspection reports and violation notices
Construction Inspector Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction inspector in Washington?
The most direct path is earning certification through the Washington Association of Building Officials, which administers the inspector credentialing program recognized by most Washington jurisdictions. Candidates typically need a combination of field experience in construction trades or engineering and passing a WABO-approved examination in their inspection category, such as building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical. An associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field strengthens most applications.
Which companies hire construction inspectors in Washington?
Employers hiring construction inspectors in Washington right now include NWM Risk Management, WSP, and Telecon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's volume of public infrastructure projects also means county and municipal governments across the state are consistent and significant sources of inspection openings.
Which Washington cities have the most construction inspector jobs?
Seattle, Vancouver, and Spokane have the most construction inspector openings in Washington. The Seattle metro drives the largest share of demand given its concentration of large-scale commercial construction, light rail expansion under Sound Transit, and active municipal permitting activity, while Tacoma and surrounding Pierce County contribute steady public works and port-related project volume.
Are there remote construction inspector jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of construction inspector openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of inspection work. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include plan review, documentation analysis, and report writing, which some larger Washington agencies have separated into hybrid desk positions.
How can I get hired as a construction inspector in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in a construction trades role or inspector aide position with a Washington county or city building department, which regularly brings on candidates without full certification provided they are actively pursuing WABO credentials. King County, the City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and the Washington State Department of Transportation all hire at the associate or inspector-in-training level. Building a portfolio of completed WABO coursework or an ICC certification in one inspection category significantly improves hiring chances before you have field inspection hours.
Where can I find and apply to construction inspector jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to construction inspector jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across public agencies, private contractors, and commercial developers. Find roles that fit your experience and certification level and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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