Gannett Fleming

Senior Construction Inspector

Gannett Fleming • $67K — $96K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required, with a preference for additional relevant certifications.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and inspection, particularly with bridges and highways.
  • Strong safety mindset essential for managing construction practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing and listening, critical for client interactions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Measure distances to confirm accuracy in structural installations and layouts.
  • Verify the levels, alignment, and elevation of installations during construction.
  • Observe ongoing work to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures.
  • Prepare material samples for laboratory testing to ensure quality.
  • Examine finished installations to confirm adherence to industry standards and specifications.
  • Interpret and communicate plans and specifications to contractors, addressing any deviations.
  • Record material quantities and develop pay estimates and change orders as necessary.
  • Maintain a daily log of construction activities and compare reports for project tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with construction safety practices and effective work methods.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment enabling a balance between in-person and remote work.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness initiatives and pet insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan to support financial security.
  • Generous paid-time-off (PTO) accrual for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement available to support continued education and professional growth.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including training programs and support for industry participation.
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions, recognizing performance contributions.
Full Job Description

GFT is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in one of our North Carolina offices! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our North Carolina offices. 

  

What you’ll be challenged to do: 

 This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate with a minimum of 10 years' professional experience to join a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. This role inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This role will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation. 

  

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:  

  • Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts. 
  • Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations. 
  • Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications. 
  • Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing. 
  • Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation. 
  • Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction. 
  • Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders. 
  • Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports. 
  • Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously. 
  • Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance 
  • Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport 

What you will bring to our firm:  

  • High school diploma. 
  • 10+ years progressive experience in transportation engineering and inspection of bridge and/or highway structures on state NCDOT, municipal, and/or multimodal projects. 
  • A safety-first mindset. 
  • Strong writing, listening and communication skills. 

What we prefer you bring:  

  • ACI Field and/or NCDOT certification are recommended, but not required. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts. 
  • Ability and desire to lead. 
  Compensation:The salary range for this role is $67,000 - $96,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

Location: North CarolinaCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

 

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1915

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