Senior Level Safety Inspector Jobs
Senior level safety inspector jobs put experienced professionals in charge of compliance programs, safety audits, and the teams and processes that keep operations within regulatory standards. With 0% of openings remote or hybrid, roles concentrate in 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 Safety Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level safety inspector job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have led compliance programs, managed audits across multiple sites, and mentored junior inspectors. Certifications like CSP or CIH carry significant weight, as does demonstrated experience owning outcomes, not just executing tasks. Tailor your application to show scope of responsibility, the complexity of the environments you have managed, and any regulatory specializations relevant to that employer's industry.
Which companies hire senior level safety inspectors?
Companies hiring senior level safety 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 industrial operators, government contractors, and multi-site organizations that need experienced professionals to own and lead safety compliance programs.
Are there remote senior level safety inspector jobs?
Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of safety inspections. About 0% of senior level safety inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve program oversight, audit coordination, or regulatory consulting rather than direct field inspection work.
What makes a safety inspector role senior level?
Senior level safety inspector roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level inspectors execute established procedures, senior inspectors design and oversee compliance programs, interpret complex regulations, lead cross-functional safety initiatives, and mentor less experienced team members. They are accountable for outcomes across entire facilities, business units, or project portfolios, and are often the final authority on safety decisions within their organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level safety inspectors?
Senior Level safety 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 operate in heavily regulated environments with complex hazard profiles, where experienced oversight is required to maintain compliance and protect large workforces.