Construction Inspector

About the role

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing services in resilient infrastructure, vibrant communities, and sustainable solutions. We are a team of professionals including construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors who collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site inspections of industrial wastewater, roadway, utility, or vertical construction projects, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor contractor activities for safety, quality, environmental, and contract requirements.
• Document field activities, progress, and deviations through detailed daily inspection reports, photos, and communication logs using daily report templates and/or construction software.
• Review and verify contractor’s quantities for payment and assist in preparing progress pay estimates.
• Observe and inspect installation of underground utilities including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
• Support QA/QC efforts including materials testing coordination and verification.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, design teams, client representatives, utility providers, third-party inspectors, specialty consultants, jurisdictions, and other partners.
• Identify and report non-conforming work, propose corrective actions, and track resolution.
• Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections.
• Produce daily photographs, inspector daily reports (IDRs), and field note records (FNRs) and upload to project files.
• Maintain organized project records in accordance with company and client standards.
• Be able to traverse field conditions such as ship ladders, confined spaces, scaffold systems, tunnels, and vertical structures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably on public infrastructure projects (roadways and utilities).
• Ability to interpret construction specifications and drawings.
• Understanding of WSDOT and local municipal construction standards, methods, and materials.
• Background in water/wastewater utility systems including pipe installation, pump stations, and treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Certifications (Preferred/Desired): WAQTC, NICET, or equivalent inspection certifications; OSHA 10 or 30; First Aid/CPR; Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification; Confined space certification through OSHA instructor or equivalent.
• Ability to traverse varied surface conditions.
• Load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to upload project photos and inspector daily reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Pay

$40 - $60 USD per hour

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements are offered to support employee-owners' diverse needs.