Construction Inspector

About the Role

GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Inspector who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This individual inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. The successful candidate will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing
• Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation
• Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders
• Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports
• Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 0-4 years of construction inspection experience
• Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway projects structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or municipal projects
• A safety-first mindset
• Strong writing, listening and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts
• Ability and desire to lead

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $20.00 - 29.00 per/hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions