Chief Inspector

ATANE

$83K — $124K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 10+ years of broad construction experience
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on field inspection work
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead inspector role
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Proven leadership and communication abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational habits

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily inspection activities on construction sites
  • Verify contractor work against project specifications and safety standards
  • Prepare clear technical reports and recommendations
  • Collaborate with contractors and public agencies to resolve issues
  • Maintain organized project records and documentation
  • Lead and mentor field inspection staff
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-schedule project completion

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Other employer-sponsored benefits corresponding to eligibility requirements
Full Job Description
Job Title

Chief Inspector

Location

100 Great Meadow Road - Wethersfield, CT 06109 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Chief Inspector

Location: 100 Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Department: CI

Position: Full Time

The Chief Inspector will be responsible for guiding field operations, ensuring contract compliance, overseeing documentation, and supporting successful project delivery.

Duties and Responsibilites
  • Oversee and manage daily inspection activities across ongoing construction sites.
  • Verify that contractor work adheres to project specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices.
  • Prepare clear and detailed technical reports, field notes, and recommendations.
  • Work closely with contractors, consultants, subconsultants, and public agencies to resolve issues and keep projects moving forward.
  • Maintain organized, accurate project records, including inspection logs, progress documentation, and change-related items.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate field inspection staff to promote quality and consistency across operations.
  • Participate in project meetings and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support on-schedule project completion


Job Requirements

Qualifications
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Proven leadership, communication, and team coordination abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational habits
  • Previous work on CTDOT or CTDAS projects is highly desirable

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Required Experience
  • 10+ years of broad construction experience
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on field inspection work
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead inspector capacity

Required Credentials
Applicants must hold at least one of the following:
  • PE (Professional Engineer)
  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
  • EIT (Engineer-in-Training)
  • NICET Level IV - Highway Construction Inspection (HCI)
  • A valid MEP-related Trade License (Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing)


Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $40.00-$60.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on job related factors including but not limited to experience, certifications, education, geographic location, shift requirements, internal equity and business need, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employee may participate in ATANE's comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other employer sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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