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Construction Inspector in Transportation
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Foster CM Group a highly respected Construction Management firm is looking for a Transportation /Structural Inspector in the Dallas area. Qualified candidates must have experience in inspection services for rail transit/transportation (transit/highway/tollway/roadway and bridge) projects and a minimum of 3-5 years experience working specifically on transportation project elements such as earthwork embankment lime treated subgrade drainage features bridge structures drilled shafts bridge deck pours structural concrete retaining walls asphalt and concrete paving. Experience with tollways and WSDOT projects preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential duties for this job include but are not limited to:
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers resident project representatives and contractors superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures contractors build transit roadways bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Perform material testing of asphalt and concrete.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)
Work non-standard hours/day including some weekend and holiday work on occasion
Required Competencies:
Communicate effectively
Applicable inspection methods procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods processes and procedures
Applicable industry safety standards guidelines and specification codes
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Reading and interpreting applicable plans specifications schematics blueprints and maps
Performing calculations
Performing calculations using algebra trigonometry and geometry
Experience with City municipalities WSDOT toll authorities and/or other DOT plans & specifications
Experience with WSDOT Unifier a plus
Education:
Minimum - High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Preferred Degree or major coursework in Construction Management Architecture and/or Engineering or a related field.
Work Environment:
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Job Responsibilities:
Essential duties for this job include but are not limited to:
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers resident project representatives and contractors superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures contractors build transit roadways bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Perform material testing of asphalt and concrete.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)
Work non-standard hours/day including some weekend and holiday work on occasion
Required Competencies:
Communicate effectively
Applicable inspection methods procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods processes and procedures
Applicable industry safety standards guidelines and specification codes
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Reading and interpreting applicable plans specifications schematics blueprints and maps
Performing calculations
Performing calculations using algebra trigonometry and geometry
Experience with City municipalities WSDOT toll authorities and/or other DOT plans & specifications
Experience with WSDOT Unifier a plus
Education:
Minimum - High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Preferred Degree or major coursework in Construction Management Architecture and/or Engineering or a related field.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery & mechanical parts uneven ground exposure to dust gas or fumes exposure to loud noise and outside weather conditions.
- The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Intermittent unassisted sitting walking standing bending squatting climbing kneeling twisting stooping crawling pushing and lifting is required. Must be able to walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time for at least eight hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be alert to equipment in the field occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery ability to walk on uneven ground while physically maneuvering construction sites ability to work in extreme temperatures or humidity and potentially work at heights.
- Possession of a valid state of residence drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Daily travel to and from construction sites generally within 100 miles from the home office is expected. Short term out of town assignments may be required. Long term out of town assignments may be required with advance notice of planned dates.
- May be required to work protracted and irregular hours to meet clients needs including nights overtime and weekends.
- All positions at Foster CM Group require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks may include SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification criminal background check fingerprint verification and/or drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of required background checks.
- Medical Insurance to include HSA and FSA benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug
- Telehealth Benefits
- Life Insurance
- STD paid by the Company
- LTD paid by the Company
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401 (K) with Company Match
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Wellness
- Pet Insurance
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Required Experience:
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