Quick Summary
Inspect contractor work on transit facility and roadway projects for conformance with approved plans, specifications, and contract
About the Role
~1 min readWe’re seeking a Construction Inspector to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, and transit (bus and rail) projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. This position covers field inspection on transit facility and roadway work across civil, structural, mechanical, and roofing scopes. The goal is work that conforms to the contract documents, backed by field records that hold up from first inspection through closeout.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the greater DMV Area.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- →Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- →Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- →Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- →Confidence to document nonconforming work and hold a position with contractor field staff.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of civil, structural, mechanical, roofing, or general construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification.
- 5+ years of experience supporting multiple concurrent tasks or projects.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings in the field.
- Working knowledge of construction materials, testing requirements, and inspection documentation practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or construction management.
- Active inspection certifications such as Transportation Construction Inspection certification through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I through the American Concrete Institute (ACI), Commercial Building, Mechanical, or Structural Inspector certification through the International Code Council (ICC), or Registered Roof Observer (RRO) through the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).
- Experience inspecting work at active transit facilities such as stations, bus maintenance facilities, or rail yards.
- Experience inspecting roadway and highway work, including paving, drainage, and maintenance of traffic.
- Roadway worker protection training or experience working adjacent to an operating rail system.
- Experience in an owner’s representative, program management, or construction management capacity.
- Experience with construction management and document control software (e.g., Unifier, e-Builder, ProjectWise, Procore, etc.).
What We Offer
~3 min readExpected Salary: $70k-$105k/year ($33-$50/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $70,000–$105,000 a year
- 30% above the $67,450 median for Other jobs on Jobera (145,525 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 14, 2026
- First seen
- November 14, 2026
- Last seen
- November 14, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- November 14, 2026
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