Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector - Chicagoland

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for communities across the country. At CMT, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact—while enjoying opportunities for growth, leadership, and long-term career development.

CMT is seeking motivated Construction Inspection professionals to join our team in Northern Illinois. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on water resource-related infrastructure projects while developing technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership potential, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working at an active construction site in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Observing and inspecting stored materials and construction activities on active project construction sites, monitoring conformance with the contract documents including drawings, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
• Notifying the appropriate Resident Engineer of contractor non-conformance and completing documentation as to the satisfactory completion of inspection or quality assurance test activities.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities and providing updates to the Resident Engineer.
• Tabulating quantities and measuring dimensions of construction features.
• Preparing documents and maintaining files of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.
• Following inspection processes and procedures outlined in the guidance documents and manuals provided by the Resident Engineer.
• Performing duties above under the supervision of the Resident Engineer during either the regular shift or swing shift (i.e. second shift) as needed to accommodate the contractors' work schedules.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned by the Resident Engineer.

Required qualifications include:

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience overall. (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Valid Drivers License

Required skills include:

• Experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects in a Construction Inspection role overseeing construction progress, site management, permitting requirements, code compliance and local regulations, conformance with drawings and specifications, contractor practices, QA/QC and inspections, commissioning, close-out, and final acceptance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with systems for organizing and managing construction-related communications, reports, photos, etc. (e.g., Kahua, e-Builder or other similar software).
• Excellent organization skills and capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new priorities.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and positive business relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work on multiple construction projects (packages) and activities simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and interpret contract documents and test plans for specific construction activities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate project issues with contractor, project team and owner.
• OSHA training/certification and Confined Space Entry certification (or ability to be trained and certified if hired).
• Position will require work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to work regular shift or swing shift assignments as needed.

Physical & work environment includes:

Office-based role with occasional field work. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws. Physical demands vary depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. Office tasks: physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

CMT offers competitive compensation and benefits, employee ownership and profit sharing, professional development and career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative, people-first culture.

The expected compensation range for these roles are $75,000 - $100,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.