Senior Level Project Inspector Jobs
Senior level project inspector jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of quality outcomes, inspection program direction, and the field teams or subcontractors executing the work. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Medical Devices, with employers like WSP, Ardurra, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.
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JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
- Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
- Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
- Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Client requested certifications
- Strong Computer proficiency
- Active driver's license
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
- 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience
Preferred Experience
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
- Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
- Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
- Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
- Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Client requested certifications
- Strong Computer proficiency
- Active driver's license
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
- 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience
Preferred Experience
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
- Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
- Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP10
- Ardurra3
- Fishbeck3
- WSP in the U.S.3
- RK&K2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services41
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Medical Devices3
- Manufacturing2
- Telecommunications1
Senior Level Project Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project inspector job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of inspection programs, not just participation in them. Candidates who stand out can speak to complex projects they have led, standards they have enforced under pressure, and junior staff they have trained or mentored. Certifications like CWI, PMP, or discipline-specific credentials strengthen your application significantly at the senior level.
Which companies hire senior level project inspectors?
Companies hiring senior level project inspectors right now include WSP, Ardurra, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large engineering and construction firms, infrastructure owners, and government contractors managing long-term capital programs.
Are there remote senior level project inspector jobs?
Yes, though most project inspector work is field-based by nature. About 0% of senior level project inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve program oversight, documentation review, or quality systems management rather than direct on-site inspection.
What makes a project inspector role senior level?
Senior level project inspector roles carry meaningful ownership over inspection scope, standards compliance, and outcome quality across a project or program. Responsibilities typically include leading inspection teams, resolving technical disputes, interpreting contract requirements, and serving as the primary quality authority for stakeholders. Mentoring less experienced inspectors and contributing to process improvement are also common expectations.
Which industries hire the most senior level project inspectors?
Senior Level project inspector roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage large capital projects, strict regulatory compliance requirements, and long inspection cycles that benefit from experienced oversight.