Construction Inspector II (Civil HighwayBridge)

Location:Hood River County Oregon (DOT FHWA Western Federal Lands project)
Period of Performance:Jun 2026 - Nov 2026.

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Position/Project Overview:

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector II (CI-II) to support a Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) contract providing Construction Inspection services to the HCRH State Trail: Perham Creek to Mitchell Point project located along the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Hood River County OR. The CI-II will provide all inspection services including inspection of clearing excavation earthwork and grading retaining walls bridge and structural concrete and steel construction drainage structures paving and material testing. Duties pertain to construction and closeout ensuring projects are executed in accordance with federal contract requirements WFLHD standards AASHTO specifications MUTCD requirements environmental commitments and all applicable safety and labor regulations.

Work schedule is expected to require 50 hours/week. Lodging and per diem at the federal government GSA rate will be provided. A vehicle will be provided.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform daily on-site construction inspection and oversight of the project
• Ensure full compliance with federal construction standards
• Monitor field compliance with environmental commitments related to wetlands threatened and endangered species cultural resources hazardous materials water quality noise and related mitigation requirements
• Conduct daily Quality Assurance inspections confirm contractor testing procedures review materials test results and document all field activities through photos videos and written records
• Verify contractor survey layout staking and field fit adjustments
• Review Contractor Daily Reports and Quality Control reports; maintain complete and accurate project diaries and records
• Verify daily quantities and review contractor pay notes
• Identify non-compliant or unsafe work recommend stop-work when required and document all findings for government review
• Prepare and manage punch lists; support final inspection correction verification and final acceptance recommendations
• Participate in preconstruction conferences and progress meetings; coordinate with WFLHD cooperating agencies resource agencies and landowners
• Support partnering sessions and stakeholder coordination; prepare meeting minutes
• Support closeout activities including documentation reconciliation and final quantity verification
• Support submittal and shop drawing review; maintain submittal tracking

Required Education Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on highway and bridge construction inspection experience; or 10 years of progressively responsible field inspection experience. Associate degree or technical certification in a construction-related field preferred.
• Demonstrated inspection experience across the majority of the contracts required areas including asphalt and concrete paving bridge and structural concrete/steel construction earthwork and grading subgrade and base course drainage structures (ditches culverts inlets) retaining walls erosion control and in-water work.
• Direct experience with DOT/FHWA projects strongly preferred; WFLHD experience highly desirable.
• Proficiency in highway materials testing sampling and testing procedures and statistical acceptance methods.
• Experience with construction surveying staking verification and field fit adjustments.
• Knowledge of MUTCD traffic control standards AASHTO design criteria and materials specifications and ADA standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of environmental mitigation requirements common to federal lands projects (wetlands threatened and endangered species cultural resources water quality).
• Experience maintaining federally compliant documentation project diaries daily reports and pay quantity records.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite MS OneNote Adobe Acrobat and data entry into Master Works.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination reporting and stakeholder interaction.
• Valid drivers license; able to work a seasonal assignment in Hood River County OR (JuneNovember 2026) with overtime and possible night-shift work.
• Physically capable of walking climbing and working in outdoor field environments and active construction sites.

What Does PSI Offer You

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Companylife insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUSan $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO paid-federal holidays and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer women individuals with disabilities protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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