Construction Inspector

About the Positions

Were seeking Construction Inspectors of various skill levels across civil and structural mechanical and plumbing and electrical disciplines to support large heavy-civil infrastructure programs including transit (both rail and bus) and transportation projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your focus will be field verification to confirm that installed work matches approved plans and specifications document what happens on site every day and catch problems early on.

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.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect construction work for conformance with approved plans specifications permits codes and quality requirements.
• Document daily construction activity including labor equipment materials quantities weather and progress photographs.
• Verify materials on delivery against submittals certifications and approved product data and reject nonconforming material.
• Coordinate and witness field testing and track test results deficiencies and corrective actions to closure.
• Identify and report nonconforming work safety concerns and design conflicts to the resident engineer promptly.
• Measure and record pay quantities supporting contractor progress payments.
• Coordinate with contractors utility owners agency staff and third parties during active construction operations.
• Support survey verification layout checks and as-built documentation.
• Enforce traffic control work zone and site safety requirements within the assigned work area.
• Support punch list development testing and startup and closeout documentation.

Attributes

• 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 passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to raise an issue when the work doesnt match the drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management engineering technology civil engineering or construction engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• 5 years of construction inspection experience on transit transportation utility water aviation or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting one or more of the following: civil and structural construction (earthwork grading drainage utilities foundations concrete and structures); mechanical and plumbing systems (HVAC piping pumps and plumbing rough-in and finish); or electrical construction (conduit cable terminations grounding lighting panels and power distribution).
• Knowledge of construction means and methods applicable codes and standards and materials testing and acceptance practices.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports quantity records and nonconformance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications submittals and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with electronic field reporting and document management platforms such as Kahua Unifier e-Builder or Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g. Outlook Teams Word PowerPoint etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in construction management engineering technology or related technical discipline.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Discipline-specific certifications beyond the minimum requirement (e.g. additional ICC certifications NICET Level III/IV or advanced NACE coating inspector levels).
• Experience inspecting multiple disciplines or systems (e.g. building electrical mechanical coatings welding or utility) on the same program.
• Experience training or mentoring junior inspectors.
• Familiarity with owners representative program management or construction management inspection procedures and QA/QC requirements.
• Experience with SharePoint-based inspection management systems or other electronic field reporting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI Oracle Cloud Analytics or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $85k-$150k/year ($41-$72/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates 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.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.