What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at CONSOR Engineers?
As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.
- Regular Full-Time
- Onsite
What Your Day Will Look Like:
As a Construction Inspector supporting land development and municipal projects, you will monitor contractor activities on civil construction sites, including pipeline construction, water and wastewater facilities, detention and water quality ponds, utility testing, and interfacing with contractors, engineers, owners, and others with roles in the project. You will inspect materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
This is a hybrid field-and-office role that requires regular time both on active construction sites and in the office. Field work includes inspecting construction operations, documenting progress, and performing site visits to verify compliance with contract documents and quality standards. In-office time supports project planning, coordination, documentation, and timely communication with project teams, helping connect field observations with informed decisions, schedule management, and successful project delivery. The role requires demonstrated experience in civil construction projects, with a strong understanding of standard construction practices, water, wastewater and drainage systems, as well as local and statewide codes and specifications.
What You'll Do:
- Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
- Monitor the installation of water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, force mains, valves, manholes, pump stations, lift stations, and related utility improvements.
- Coordinate inspection activities with contractor superintendents, project engineers, utility staff, and agency representatives.
- Identify non-conforming work and communicate observations through proper documentation and reporting procedures.
- Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, record documentation, and development of final estimate packages.
- Processing of pay applications submitted by contractors each month.
- Draft inspection reports for site visits documenting contractor activity.
- Attend and contribute to in-office meetings with project managers, engineers, and other project team members to support project planning, schedule development and updates, review upcoming work, identify coordination needs, and communicate field conditions that may affect project delivery.
- Complete in-office project support activities, including reviewing plans, specifications, schedules, reports, and contractor submittals; maintaining project records; following up on meeting action items; and preparing for upcoming inspections and construction activities.
- Perform and document field testing activities, including pressure testing, leakage testing, compaction testing, and other project-specific acceptance testing requirements.
- Direct coordination between contractors and engineering staff to ensure engineers are informed of project status and assist in any field modifications that need to be made.
- Conducting drone flights of project sites for engineering staff.
What You'll Need:
- HS diploma (BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred)
- 2 years of construction inspection experience.
- OSHA 10 or 30 (preferred)
- FAA pt.107 license (preferred) Ability to read, interpret, and
- engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience inspecting water, wastewater, utility, municipal infrastructure, or public works construction projects.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a field environment.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- This field job primarily operates in outdoor work environments that may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
- While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle. This job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.
Get to Know Us:
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here (opens in new window) to learn more about Consor.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com (opens in new window).
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $54,603 - $75,341