Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Sr. Construction Inspector
Inspect and oversee construction of transportation projects, ensuring compliance and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include measuring distances and verifying dimensions, checking levels, alignment, and elevation, observing work to ensure procedures and materials meet specifications, preparing material samples for laboratory testing, and examining finished installations for quality. The inspector will interpret plans, discuss deviations with contractors, record material quantities, develop pay estimates and change orders, maintain daily logs, monitor various work activities, enforce safety practices, and manage project documents using platforms such as AASHTOWare, e‑Builder, or Transport.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dimensional check
- ▸sample prep
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸plan review
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸document management
What You Bring
This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with at least ten years of experience to work in a collaborative, customer‑focused environment. The inspector will oversee and inspect construction work, verify compliance with plans and specifications, serve as the daily point of contact for clients and contractors, and manage observations, material testing, and documentation. Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma and have ten or more years of progressive experience inspecting bridge or highway structures on state MODOT, municipal, or multimodal projects. A safety‑first mindset and strong writing, listening, and communication skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler, or similar state MODOT certifications, the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, clients, and contractors, and a desire to lead problem‑solving initiatives.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸high school
- ▸bridge inspection
- ▸aci field
- ▸troxler
- ▸safety‑first
Benefits
Compensation is hourly, ranging from $30.00 to $41.00 depending on experience and geographic location, and is complemented by a robust benefits package. GFT is a privately held AEC firm that values innovation across transportation, water, power, and buildings, and is committed to equal‑opportunity employment and professional development. • Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, plus medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Field