Construction Monitoring Inspector

Job Title: Construction Monitoring Inspector

Job Location: Zionsville, Indiana (within driving vicinity)

Street Address: 5100 Charles Court, Suite 200, Zionsville, Indiana 46077

Employment Type: Full time employee

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as 401K

First Construction Consulting, Inc. was established in 1983. We are a construction consulting

company based in Zionsville, Indiana. Our core values are GOPI: God, Other People, and

Integrity. We review and assess construction projects as an independent, third party. Our primary

clients are banks and investors. We are not a contractor, developer, or architectural firm, so we are

not pressured to complete projects on time or under budget; we only report on what we see and our

opinion of the project.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Construction Monitoring Inspector to join our dynamic, team-oriented office

located in Zionsville, Indiana. We are looking for someone with commercial construction

experience, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a high level of curiosity. The idea

candidate is someone who notices when site conditions, billing, schedules, or documentation do

not appear to align – and who can ask thoughtful questions, document findings clearly, and

communicate professionally with contractors, clients, and teammates.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Visit active construction sites to observe progress and document current conditions.
• Review contractor pay applications, invoices, change orders, construction schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Compare observed site progress against billing, schedules, and project documents.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or items requiring clarification.
• Prepare clear, accurate monthly progress reports for bank and investor clients.
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, project contacts, bankers, and internal team members.
• Manage approximately 50 job-site visits per month, including at least to 2–3 overnight trips per month.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in commercial construction or a closely related field.
• Understanding of construction progress and sequencing.
• Familiarity with plans, AIA G702/G703 forms, change orders, construction schedules, and contractor invoices.
• Ability to evaluate whether contractor billing appears consistent with observed construction progress.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare client-ready reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills with contractors, clients, bankers, and internal team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and able to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude with a desire to contribute ideas for improvement.

Preferred Backgrounds:

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as general contracting, construction project

management, architecture, engineering, estimating, development, owner’s representative work,

construction lending or draw review.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role:

Successful Construction Monitoring Inspectors are observant, curious, and objective. They are

comfortable walking a job site, reviewing a pay application, and asking, “Does this match?” They

can communicate concerns tactfully, write clearly, and manage a high volume of projects without

losing sight of details.

Interested? Contact Sandy Herrod at SHerrod@first-us.com