Construction Inspector

DEA is looking to add a full-time or part-time Construction Inspector to our Construction Engineering Services group. This position would be located out of our Portland, OR office and will provide on-site construction inspection and applicable documentation for transportation projects. 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 consistent with State and Local guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, perform, and/or supervise technical engineering work in the field or office.
• Inspect, observe and ensure a construction project is constructed in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the work (labor, equipment, materials, quantities).
• Identify contract changes and assist in preparation of change orders.
• Communicate effectively with the Contractors, Owners, Construction Manager, Project Documentation Engineer, or other field engineering staff.
• Prepare field note records for progress payments.
• Coordinate for required materials sampling and testing

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of construction inspection experience working on large roadway, bridge and highway projects.
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with client representatives, contractors, the public, as well as peers and subordinates.
• Excellent skills in working independently.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively multitask and prioritize and track construction issues through to completion.
• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• General contracting experience
• ODOT project experience
• ODOT Inspector Certifications
• Experience inspecting Federally funded projects
• Construction material sampling experience

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

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.