Senior Construction Inspector

Position Overview

The Senior Construction Inspector is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced-level construction inspections on infrastructure and public works projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety requirements. This role serves as a senior field representative supporting CEI and PMCM services, providing leadership and guidance to junior inspectors, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and project management staff, and maintaining accurate project documentation. The Senior Construction Inspector identifies and documents nonconforming work and escalates issues to the Project Manager and authorized CES team members for resolution in accordance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily field inspections of construction activities including civil, structural, roadway, utility, and architectural work as applicable to the project.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspect utility installations including water mains, sewer systems, stormwater systems, pump stations, paving/restoration, MOT/TTC, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Verify testing activities including concrete, asphalt, compaction, coatings, pressure testing, and utility commissioning as applicable.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories, contractors, and utility representatives during inspections.
• Document construction progress through daily reports, photographs, and inspection logs including location/area, activities observed, tests witnessed/results (as applicable), safety observations, and open items/status Identify and document nonconforming work; notify the Project Manager/authorized team members for disposition; maintain a deficiency/nonconformance log, track corrective actions to completion, and verify rework prior to closure. Assist in resolving field issues.
• Review contractors pay quantities, field measurements, force accounting documentation, and as-built records.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Communicate requirements in terms of the contract documents, codes, and approved submittals; does not direct contractor means and methods
• Monitor compliance with project safety requirements, environmental permits, traffic control requirements, and regulatory standards; promptly report deficiencies or unsafe conditions.
• Assist in reviewing submittals, RFIs, and change orders as needed.
• Assist with schedule observations and tracking of critical construction milestones.
• Support project closeout activities including punch list development and final inspections.
• Mentor and guide junior inspectors and field staff