Construction Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

MacKay Sposito is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector with experience in public roadway and utility construction. As a Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for physical on-site observation, documentation, and inspection of construction projects throughout the Vancouver-Portland metro area to assess and ensure compliance with applicable contract plans and specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.

Experience with asphalt paving, structural concrete, retaining walls, utilities, sanitary sewer systems, highway earthwork, and bridge construction is preferred.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners.

You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.

We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth.

Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Keys to Success :

• Monitor construction daily for conformance with construction contract documents.
• Observe and report on a variety of work including installation of highway road improvements, pavement patching, crack sealing, chip seal, fog seal, pavement striping, and traffic control.
• Review schedules, shop drawings, submittals and schedule of values while consulting with a construction manager.
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately, documenting all work observed.
• Attend various construction meetings, as required.
• Manage and answer contractor inquiries and issues.
• Communicate and follow up with oral and / or written reports, including pertinent pictures, regarding the progress of the project to the construction manager.
• Responsible for job specific quality assurance tasks.
• Tracking labor and equipment for possible T&M contract work.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or NICET Certification (Construction) preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive inspection experience with city, county, state or federal roadway construction with any of the following experience types :
• Asphalt paving
• ADA curb ramps
• Structural concrete and steel construction
• Retaining walls
• Underground utilities
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Survey experience
• Highway earthwork
• Bridge construction
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read, understand, and verify implementation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Current driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive company vehicles.
• Must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twist, and work outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely. Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.

Our Values :

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company.

In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions.

By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we are able to challenge our people to be the best they can be and to celebrate every success.

About MacKay Sposito :

With a diversified portfolio of business segments including civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, construction management, environmental services, and entitlement and planning services, coupled with our strategic mix of public and private clients, we are well-positioned for stability and growth.

MacKay Sposito is about building lasting relationships and strong communities, whether it’s connecting public and private sectors, helping our clients plan and design a complex mixed-use master plan development, powering a remote rural outpost, or improving a city’s facilities.

At our core, we’re committed to honesty, dedication, and relationships. These pillars make up the foundation of how we treat our people, and ultimately our clients.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 / hr depending on experience and placement in a Construction Inspector I -IV dictated by client needs / requirements.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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