Construction Inspector, Transportation - Coeur d’Alene

About the role

The Construction Engineering Services Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., seeks a Construction Inspector to join our dynamic team in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, perform, and monitor construction work activities in the field or office.
• Inspect, observe, and ensure that a construction project is constructed in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records (Inspector's Daily Reports, IDRs) of the work (labor, equipment, materials on hand, quantities).
• Identify contract changes and assist in preparing change orders.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, owners, construction managers, project documentation engineers, or other field engineering staff.
• Prepare field note records (FNRs) for documenting work completed and progress payments.
• Cook for required materials sampling and testing.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with client representatives, contractors, the public, as well as peers and subordinates.
• Excellent skills in working independently in the field.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively multitask and prioritize and track construction issues through completion.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, required for field assignments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction inspection experience working on roadways, bridges, and highway projects.
• General contracting experience.
• ITD project experience (ODOT and WSDOT are also considered).

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Retail: 401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.

Pay

Potential salary range: $28.81/hr. - $46.73/hr.

Schedule

Standard hours are around 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but actual hours and shifts may vary based on contractor schedules and project needs. Evening or weekend work may be required, and we aim to provide advance notice whenever possible.