Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation

Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation Projects
Location: Denver, Colorado

David Evans and Associates Inc. (DEA) is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Construction Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. In this vital role, you will be on the front lines of infrastructure delivery, providing on-site inspection and documentation for a variety of transportation projects, including roadways, highways, and bridge structures.

As a key member of the project delivery team, you will help ensure that construction activities meet contract specifications and quality standards, while supporting the successful execution of projects for public sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in ensuring that critical infrastructure is built right.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor daily construction activities on roadway, highway, and bridge projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation including inspector daily reports, construction quantities, site conditions, equipment and materials, and labor activities.
• Identify and document contract changes and assist in the preparation of change orders and pay estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors, owners, construction managers, documentation engineers, and other field staff to resolve field issues efficiently and constructively.
• Verify construction materials and quantities delivered to the site, coordinate materials sampling and testing, and document as-constructed drawings.
• Capture photo documentation of site conditions and construction progress.
• Follow established QA/QC procedures in accordance with DOT and local agency standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation projects (roadway, bridge, highway).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, clients, peers, and the public.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with CDOT, city, or county transportation projects.
• CDOT Inspector Certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with federally funded transportation projects and related documentation requirements.

Why Join DEA?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Support for continuing education, certifications, and professional development
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and 401k
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• A culture that fosters mentorship, collaboration, and career growth
• Anticipated salary range: $38-50/hr
  • The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

About DEA's Transportation Practice

DEA's Transportation Business Unit delivers integrated solutions across five market areas: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, Smart Mobility, and Construction Engineering Services. From concept through construction, we partner with public agencies to address the challenges of aging infrastructure, increasing demand, and constrained resources-while shaping the future of how people and goods move.

Build with purpose. Inspect with integrity. Grow with DEA.
Apply today to help us build the future of transportation infrastructure.

DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Potential office location include: Denver, CO.