Construction Inspector

Job Title: Construction Inspector

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to provide on-site representation during the construction of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves observing field activities, monitoring progress and quality, and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the duration of each project.

Responsibilities

• Remain on the jobsite daily throughout active construction.
• Conduct on-site observations to ensure contractor work aligns with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, logs, markups, and other project documentation.
• Review and track progress schedules, shop drawings, samples, and contractor submittals.
• Attend preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings with the contractor and engineer.
• Support jobsite safety programs and follow required protocols.
• Review contractor pay applications and verify quantities.
• Coordinate with the assigned engineer and communicate field issues, recommending solutions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Highly stable, recession‑proof work
• High autonomy managing one project at a time
• Annual evaluations and pay increases
• Meaningful community impact

Essential Skills

• Professional experience in the construction and/or construction inspection of wet utility systems (water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer, water/wastewater treatment plants).
• Experience with a civil consulting firm or from the construction contractor side is ideal.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and construction reporting software.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and stay overnight as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with INDOT construction inspection is a plus.
• Experience in overseeing pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, air testing, leak testing, chlorination & de-chlorination (disinfection), vacuum testing, and mandrel testing.
• RPRs or Construction Inspectors with water/wastewater utilities inspection experience.
• Construction Foremen, Leads, or Managers with 5+ years in wet utilities or treatment plant construction.

Work Environment

The role involves overnight travel, depending on project location, with mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile. Inspectors are encouraged to stay close to home when possible, but must travel as required by projects. Lodging in hotels or apartments is provided, along with a per diem of $40/day for meals. Standard construction hours are 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with the expectation to work over 50 hours per week during peak periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crown Point, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Crown Point,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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