Construction Special Inspector

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.   

Kleinfelder is seeking a qualified, responsible candidate for the position of Special Inspector to perform inspection duties on a large scale/multiyear project in the vicinity of the Indianapolis, IN metropolitan area. We need inspectors and technicians who are comfortable being actively engaged on construction sites performing special inspections and testing of construction materials in the field.  This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on a high-profile project, and be part of an industry leading company.

At Kleinfelder, we provide opportunities for each person to use their expertise and talents, grow professionally, and make an impact each and every day. We know our employees’ commitment, pride, and passion contribute to the success of the company and to the successes of our clients. Hard work should reap rewards and build for the future—yours and ours.

In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.);
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity, to development your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on resume building projects; then we want to talk to you!

Kleinfelder recognizes our staff as the key to our success.  Our employees are the backbone of an integrated company that provides innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for our clients. Accordingly, we partner with our staff to establish and achieve career development goals designed to build your professional experience and technical confidence by helping you obtain additional inspection and testing certifications.

• 5+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least three ICC Special Inspection Certifications

• 8+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least five ICC Special Inspection Certifications

• 10+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• At least six ICC Special Inspection Certifications

• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding).
• IFC Special Inspector Premier Certificate.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• SC DLLR Special Inspector Registration.

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
• Operate equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic nondestructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.

• →Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction of buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• →Perform testing on construction materials including, soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, and paving. 
• →Write daily field reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
• →Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification.
• →Provide daily phone calls to Department Manager to inform of daily progress of the project.
• →Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.

• →Implementation of the Client’s Project Management Plan, KLF’s Quality Management Plan, contract documents, and the local jurisdiction’s requirements.
• →Contribute to building a high-performing team by mentoring and supporting the Owner’s team within the scope of work’s space.
• →Support the Owner’s quality team by consulting the project’s team leading effective cross-functional communication.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: