Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Inspector II
Inspect and oversee transportation construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Inspect and oversee construction of transportation projects (bridges, roads, signals, signing, ITS, underground facilities). • Monitor contractor work, progress, material quality, and usage via FieldBook and ProjectWise. • Verify implementation and maintenance of traffic control measures during construction. • Communicate with AECOM supervisors, MDOT, local agencies, contractors, and the public. • Assist in training entry‑level employees. • Perform NPDES inspections. • Ensure compliance with quality, performance, specifications, and code requirements through inspections. • Conduct daily field inspections, maintain records, and track QA progress. • Participate in punch lists, testing, commissioning, and provide documentation for turnovers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸construction inspection
- ▸field monitoring
- ▸traffic control
- ▸qa compliance
- ▸testing commissioning
- ▸stakeholder liaison
What You Bring
The Transportation Division of AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Construction Field Inspector for immediate employment in Grand Rapids, MI. The role offers the chance to work on large, unique, and complex transportation projects across Michigan and the nation, with access to exceptional training and career development. You will join a global team of award‑winning professionals and have opportunities to contribute regionally and beyond. The position requires flexibility, including weekend and night work, as well as overnight travel within the state. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The successful candidate will work on‑site, coordinating with AECOM supervisors, MDOT, local agencies, contractors and the public. • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Minimum 2+ years relevant experience (or equivalent education/experience). • 4+ years MDOT or other state DOT/local agency construction inspection experience (or equivalent). • Basic understanding of construction principles and practices. • Ability to document events, issues, and variances. • Strong written and verbal communication with construction personnel and engineers. • Ability to perform basic calculations and read construction plans/specifications. • Valid driver’s license with good driving record. • MDOT certifications required or to be earned within 6 months of employment.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸2+ years
- ▸4+ years
- ▸mdot cert
- ▸communication
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and service recognition awards. As a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader with $16.1 billion revenue in FY 2024, AECOM solves complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings for public and private clients throughout the project lifecycle. At AECOM you will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions, working on groundbreaking projects that transform communities and the industry. Cutting‑edge technology, a network of experts, and award‑winning training and development programs will help you expand technical expertise and leadership skills in a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, and retirement savings plan. • Employee stock purchase plan and service recognition awards.
Work Environment
Field