Construction Inspector

Orion Placement

  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • 18 days ago
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    Skills

    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Inspectionunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Public Safetyunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Roadway Constructionunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a growing civil engineering firm supporting meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects
    • Get hands-on field involvement on projects that directly impact roads, communities, and public safety
    • Work with an experienced engineering and inspection team in a collaborative, supportive environment
    • Opportunity to grow from inspector into senior inspector or CE&I leadership responsibilities over time
    • Strong benefits, stable project work, and long-term career runway with a respected local firm

    Location: On-site in Birmingham, Alabama, with field-based project work in the surrounding region. Relocation is open to discussion for the right candidate.

    Note: Must have relevant construction inspection experience for civil, roadway, transportation, or infrastructure projects. Candidates with ALDOT / DOT experience, materials testing exposure, certifications, and stronger documentation skills will be prioritized.

    About Us

    We are a growing civil engineering firm focused on transportation, site development, aviation, and community-impact infrastructure projects. Our team is passionate about delivering practical, lasting solutions that improve how communities grow and connect. We offer a collaborative, family-oriented culture where good work is valued, ideas are encouraged, and people have room to grow. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Perform field inspections on civil, roadway, and transportation construction projects
    • Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and safety requirements
    • Document daily construction activities, quantities, issues, and project progress
    • Review materials, workmanship, and field conditions to help ensure quality control
    • Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, and agency representatives in the field
    • Observe grading, drainage, utilities, paving, erosion control, traffic control, and related infrastructure work
    • Prepare daily reports, photo documentation, and inspection records
    • Assist with measurement verification, pay item documentation, and project closeout support
    • Communicate field deficiencies and support resolution in a timely, professional manner
    • Support multiple projects depending on workload and level of experience

    Qualifications

    • Experience in construction inspection, civil construction, CE&I, or transportation / infrastructure inspection
    • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
    • Strong written documentation and communication skills
    • Familiarity with field reporting, quantity tracking, and contractor coordination
    • Valid driver's license and ability to work on active job sites
    • ALDOT / DOT experience strongly preferred
    • Relevant certifications are preferred and may include ACI, NICET, erosion control, traffic control, or materials testing credentials
    • Senior-level candidates may have leadership experience overseeing inspectors or acting as lead inspector on projects

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Family-oriented and collaborative team culture
    • Meaningful infrastructure work with visible community impact
    • Opportunity to grow across inspector levels as the firm expands
    • Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage
    • Paid time off, holidays, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year's

    JPC-810

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Relocation assistance
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, Alabama

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