Lead Construction Inspector

About the role

Dream big? You belong here. Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Lead Construction Inspector, helping to bring the most impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the engineers and act as an assistant construction project team leader and manager with assigned responsibility for the coordination, execution, and construction management of engineering projects.
• Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills.
• Aid in the analysis for the development and implementation of engineering and construction-related services.
• Absorb and oversee daily work tasks for a diverse team of field inspectors.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced staff and/or technical support, and help to hold team members accountable to the Critical Infrastructure Command Team’s high standards.

Requirements

• 5 years of related experience in heavy civil construction inspection required.
• Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred.
• ACI certification with experience in Post pour inspections, pre-pour inspections, Concrete mapping, Concrete structures, Concrete rehabilitation is preferred.
• DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

• Ability to work on the biggest and most complex projects—the ones no one else can do.
• Team you can count on and grow alongside, built around a code of shared excellence, professionalism, and purpose.

Benefits

• Seasoned project leadership you can learn from.
• Focus on your professional development, with lots of opportunities to grow, evolve, and make an impact.
• Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams depending on time spent at project sites.
• Premium per diem.
• Focus on excellent living conditions and the health and wellness of our traveling team members.

Pay

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $38.00 – $51.50 per hour. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Schedule

This position requires travel for extended periods of time, approximately 75%-80% of the year, with generous paid allowances for time spent with loved ones. Some working hours will be during evenings, overnight, and weekends.