Construction Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The role involves conducting detailed inspections of ongoing construction activities, particularly focusing on heavy earthwork operations such as excavation, grading, and soil compaction.

Responsibilities include

verifying all construction work meets approved plans, specifications, and engineering standards, monitoring the implementation of construction drawings, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformance issues, and recommending corrective actions. Additionally, the role requires enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and standards on the construction site, conducting regular safety audits, assisting in tracking project timelines and milestones, preparing progress reports, and providing technical guidance and support to construction crews.

The inspector will work closely with the Resident Engineer, Chief Inspector, site superintendent, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have minimum of 5 years of transportation construction experience, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience), and proven experience as a Civil Inspector/Engineer with a focus on heavy highway work. The candidate should be familiar with local construction codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines, and possess strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to earthworks construction and site development.

Attention to detail, a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, the ability to work outdoors and handle the physical demands of a construction site, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. #LI-EH1 Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent A minimum of 3 years experience Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company.

Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.