Construction Inspector

We’re seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels to support large, complex transit capital programs, including light rail and bus corridors, stations, tunnels, elevated guideway, trackwork, and rail systems, delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. These roles verify that installed work conforms to the contract documents, submittals, requests for information, and applicable codes and design standards, and produce the daily field record that the project relies on when quantities, changes, and claims are settled. We hire across the core inspection disciplines, including civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, and roofing inspection, as well as safety and security representatives.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

• →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.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Inspection experience in at least one core discipline: civil and structural, building, electrical, mechanical, utility, or roofing inspection, or documented service as a safety and security representative.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, quantity records, and nonconformance documentation on publicly funded projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings, and working knowledge of submittal and request for information processes.
• Ability to pass a background check and complete the site safety orientation required before performing work on the project site.
• Experience with industry standard electronic field reporting and construction management software (e.g., Unifier, Kahua, e-Builder, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering technology, or civil engineering.
• Active professional certifications such as WABO Special Inspector, ICC certifications, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (ACI), CWI (AWS), NICET, WAQTC or state DOT qualifications, OSHA 30-Hour Construction (OSHA), first aid and CPR, and/or traffic control flagger.
• Inspection experience on light rail, commuter rail, or bus rapid transit capital programs.
• Experience inspecting multiple disciplines on the same program.
• Experience inspecting within an active rail or transit operating environment.
• Familiarity with Washington State public works documentation and prevailing wage requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.