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Waterfront Construction Inspector

Lindahl Reed

Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 August 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Waterfront Construction Inspector

Location: North Charleston South Carolina (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time/Project-Based

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection superintendent or quality control experience (or 5 years with a four-year engineering degree PE PMP or QA/QC certification) including at least 2 years on federal construction projects

Education: Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or related field preferred

Date Updated: 07/20/2026

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific engineering technical and research company supporting the nations most critical missions in Energy Innovation National Securityand Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed we live our values every day. Integrity trust and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions enabling cutting-edge technologies and advancing a cleaner and more resilient and secure are hiring creative motivated and talented people with a passion for doing whats right whats smart and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Waterfront Construction Inspector to support the federal waterfront improvement project at Pier Mike in North Charleston South Carolina. This position provides on-site construction inspection quality assurance and oversight services for a complex federal waterfront construction project encompassing waterfront concrete construction underground utilities stormwater improvements and design-build delivery. The Construction Inspector will work closely with the government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) the design-build contractor and the Lindahl Reed project management team to ensure all work is executed in strict conformance with contract requirements approved design documents applicable codes and federal standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in federal waterfront projects and a proven ability to independently identify and resolve field construction issues.

Position Responsibilities

Construction Inspection & Quality Assurance

Perform full-time onsite construction inspection of waterfront construction activities at Pier Mike including concrete structures piling decking and marine appurtenances
Inspect underground utility installations including electrical mechanical and plumbing systems for conformance with design documents and applicable codes
Monitor and inspect stormwater management improvements including grading drainage structures and best management practices (BMPs)
Verify that all construction activities conform to the contract requirements approved submittals and quality control plans
Identify construction deficiencies non-conformances and deviations from contract requirements and document corrective actions
Conduct and document pre-pour in-progress and post-pour concrete inspections in accordance with ACI standards and project specifications

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports field logs photographic documentation and materials testing records
Document contractor quality control activities and verify three-phase inspection process compliance
Track submittal review status RFI responses and non-conformance reports
Prepare periodic inspection summaries and contribute to monthly progress reports for government and program management review

Design-Build Coordination

Support the review and tracking of contractor-submitted design documents interim design submittals and final design packages under the design-build delivery method
Coordinate with the design-build contractor to resolve design-construction interface issues and ensure as-built conditions conform to approved designs
Participate in design review meetings pre-construction conferences and progress meetings

Safety & Environmental Compliance

Monitor contractor compliance with the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site safety requirements
Report safety hazards incidents and near-miss events to the project manager and government COR
Verify contractor adherence to environmental permits stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and environmental mitigation requirements

Required Qualifications Skills and Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection superintendent or quality control experience; or a minimum of 5 years with a four-year engineering degree Professional Engineer (PE) license Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or QA/QC certification
Minimum of 2 years of experience on federal construction projects
Demonstrated experience in waterfront concrete construction including piling pier decks bulkheads or similar marine structures
Experience inspecting underground utilities and stormwater improvements on construction projects
Experience with design-build project delivery including design review and contractor design submission processes
Proficiency with construction inspection documentation practices and construction management software
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear accurate inspection reports and correspondence
Must be able to obtain and maintain required government site access credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) PMP CCM or equivalent QA/QC certification
ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I or ACI Concrete Construction Inspector certification
Experience with NAVFAC USACE or other federal agency waterfront or marine construction projects
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and UFC standards for waterfront structures
Experience with USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors or government QA
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Benefits

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees (working 30 hours per week):

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Retirement Plan
Company paid Basic Life Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off/ 11 Federal Holidays
Professional and Educational Development
And other benefits

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidates reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing clearance and access as a condition of the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/or clearance it may result in termination of your employment.

Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.

Lindahl Reed complies with pay disclosure requirements for applicable cities and states.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reeds sole discretion.

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