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Mid-Level Construction Inspector

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Mid-level construction inspector supporting quality control, materials testing, and field operations for transportation infrastructure projects.

Role type

Mid-level IC construction inspector (transportation)

Builds

Roadway, bridge, and structural transportation infrastructure

Domain

Transportation infrastructure + construction materials testing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

field inspection, materials testing (concrete, asphalt, aggregate, soil), quality control, field documentation, sample collection and tracking, construction plan interpretation, safety compliance, vehicle operation

Preferred skills

Civil/Construction/Materials Engineering degree, IDOT/CDOT project experience, bridge/structural concrete expertise, FE/EIT or PE license, construction specifications knowledge

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials; conduct field observations to verify compliance with plans and specs; collect, label, and track material samples; maintain testing records and inspection reports; coordinate with contractors, engineers, and lab personnel; assist with QA/QC activities; document construction progress; operate company vehicles to reach sites; provide guidance to less experienced team members

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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