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Senior Roadway Inspector

AtkinsRéalis


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 110000
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Inspector to join our team in Denver CO.

Do you enjoy working outdoors both independently and as part of a field team Do you enjoy traveling out of town for work assignments If so apply today!

The Senior Construction Inspector is an integral part of our Construction Management Team. This position will require travel to remote locations within Colorado and/or the western United States to work on roadways bridges and other highway infrastructure.

Your role

Major Function/Role:

  • Independently observes the work of contractors during the construction of projects and performs quality assurance (QA) activities.
  • Acts as Owners Representative for State Federal or local clients.
  • Frequently communicates with client representatives contractors and regulatory agency personnel to discuss requirements and coordinate efforts.
  • Observes and documents construction activities in accordance with contract requirements that includes but is not limited to: daily diaries daily payment reports during progress of work memos to contractor regarding acceptance or rejection of work change orders and more.
  • Reviews contract documents project plans project specifications and progress reports.
  • Researches and interprets contract requirements to determine whether construction work is performed in substantial compliance with plans specifications and special provisions.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks as well as advise internal project manager and/or owner of any failures or delays.
  • Reviews contractor pay requests for ultimate payment by client.
  • Reviews shop drawings within area of expertise for conformance with design concept.
  • Coordinates operation within organization unit to ensure consistency with policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field.
  • With Associates degree eight years of related experience. Without a degree ten years of related experience is required.
  • Certification (or ability to obtain) in applicable areas of work assignments as required by clients.
  • Experience with roadway construction.
  • Experience with bridge construction and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls is a plus.
  • Good mathematical analytical and organizational skills.
  • Must have good computer skills be able to process paper and electronic documents and utilize standard office software.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to walk long distances climb ladders stoop squat and crawl to inspect work; ability to observe construction activities and distinguish colors; and ability to perceive back-up alarms and other warnings.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions subject to insects flooded terrain equipment/traffic and other hazards.
  • Position may require nonstandard work shifts such as long hours weekends or nights as per client and/or managers direction.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $85000 - $110000 annually/hourly depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.


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