Lead Construction Inspector - Federal Sector
Procon Consulting
Lead inspector overseeing multi‑trade construction inspections, quality assurance, and coordination.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Brownsville, TX
Field
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
Facilities Management
Technology Management
Program & Project Management
Business & Administrative Support Services
Commissioning, Controls & Energy
Estimating, Scheduling & Risk Management
Space Management & Planning
Sector Specialisms
Construction
Space Planning
Technology Management
Business Management
Facilities Management
Program Management
Project Management
Real Estate
Role
What you would be doing
inspection
safety
qa
reporting
drawing review
closeout
- Oversee and document daily construction progress, verifying that all work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection staff, ensuring consistency and quality in inspection procedures and reporting.
- Monitor contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including adherence to OSHA and government-specific safety regulations.
- Evaluate and verify contractor pay applications, change order requests, and construction schedules for accuracy, completeness, and fairness.
- Conduct thorough inspections of materials, workmanship, and installation methods for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
- Prepare detailed field reports, non-conformance notices, and photographic documentation to support project records and client deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate on-site inspection activities for government construction projects to ensure full compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the consulting firm, government client representatives, contractors, and design teams to facilitate clear communication and timely resolution of construction issues.
- Responsible for quality assurance of the overall project, including evaluating workmanship, quality of work, and inspecting work per construction documents (drawings/specifications)
- Lead and participate in progress meetings, quality control reviews, and safety inspections to promote accountability and project alignment.
- Multi-trade complex building construction and renovation inspector, responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing general field inspection for all disciplines. Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance, proficient with construction management software like E-Builder. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate; monitor labor and safety requirements; complete written inspection reports, records of defects; and omissions; and similar activities
- Support project closeout by verifying completion of punch lists, testing, and final inspections to ensure delivery of fully compliant facilities to the client.
- Review and interpret drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to confirm adherence to design intent and contractual requirements.
What you bring
lead inspector
cost estimating
osha
blueprints
10+ years
bachelors
- Experienced in inspecting materials, workmanship, and installation of building systems—such as fire alarm and safety systems—to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Proficient in accurately estimating construction costs and schedule impacts for project changes, including performing material take-offs, pricing work, evaluating proposals and bills of materials, and negotiating fair contract adjustments
- Well-versed in construction safety protocols, with a strong understanding of OSHA requirements and best practices for maintaining safe job sites
- Skilled in preparing professional correspondence and maintaining accurate, organized construction site records
- Extensive experience interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide project execution.
- Previous experience as a Lead Inspector
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices, materials, and installation methods, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience, along with a bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
- Government or military project experience
- Proven experience leading and facilitating meetings to resolve construction project issues, while effectively briefing clients and management teams.
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Company
Overview
1996
Years of Expertise
The company has accumulated extensive experience across various industries and complex projects.
- Specializes in delivering high-quality project management, engineering, and consultancy services.
- Operates across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and transport.
- Known for expertise in handling complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion.
- Unique ability to manage both technical and strategic elements sets it apart in the consulting world.
- Portfolio includes a wide variety of projects, from large transportation networks to advanced energy infrastructure.
- Focused on delivering value through innovation, often leading the way in introducing new methodologies and technologies.
- Client‑centered service
- Sound and tested technical advice
- Innovation
- Respect for clients, partners, and colleagues
- Everyone is required to be responsive
- Constantly on the lookout for risk
- Always open to innovation and change
- No publicly stated net zero target date
- No published environmental or sustainability strategy, goals, or results found
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals, outcomes, or gender-related statistics found
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