Construction Inspector

DEA is looking to add a Construction Inspector to our Construction Engineering Services team in our Denver, Colorado office. This position will provide on-site construction inspection and applicable documentation for roadway and bridge projects in support of our clients. This includes observation of construction work activities for compliance with plans and specifications, preparation of required contract documentation, and following prescribed Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor progress of construction work on roadway, highway, and bridge structure projects
• Inspect, document, and verify project is constructed in conformance with contract plans and specifications
• Maintain accurate inspector daily records of the work (e.g., personnel, equipment, materials, quantities, site conditions, specialty trades)
• Identify contract changes and assist in preparation of change orders
• Communicate effectively with the Contractors, Owners, Construction Manager, or other field engineering staff
• Prepare field note records for construction progress payments
• Photograph project conditions, field verify construction materials delivered to jobsite, coordinate materials sampling and testing requirements, document as-constructed plan sheets

Basic Qualifications:

* A minimum of 3 years of construction inspection experience working on roadway, bridge, and highway projects

* Basic computer skills in Word and Excel

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work effectively with client representatives, contractors, the public, as well as peers

* Excellent skills in working independently

* Effectively multitask and prioritize and track construction issues through completion

Preferred Qualifications:

* CDOT or local agency experience inspecting federally funded construction projects

* CDOT Inspector Certification

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $83,200 and is based on applicable experience
• RTD EcoPass

Transportation Jobs with DEA

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.