Construction Inspector

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

The Inspector V serves as a senior-level field inspector responsible for performing advanced inspections on complex engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. This role provides expert level oversight to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and contract requirements. The Inspector V also mentors junior inspectors, coordinates with project managers and engineers, and provides detailed documentation to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out the following duties satisfactorily. 

• Reviews and approves material source of supply and certifications
• Schedules personnel and manage logistics for construction sites
• Verifies contractor work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Reviews detailed daily reports, inspection logs, and maintain accurate project documentation
• Acts as the primary liaison between contractors, project engineers, and clients
• Participates in progress meetings and contribute updates on inspection status, risks, and field issues
• Provides expert interpretation of plans, specifications, and engineering documents
• Assists engineering staff in diagnosing technical issues affecting project performance or safety
• Maintains accurate project records consistent with company and client standards
• Recommends field adjustments when appropriate and escalate major variances to engineers
• Identifies deficiencies, nonconforming work, safety concerns, and potential risks, and recommends corrective actions
• Ensures strict compliance with project specifications, codes, and contractual requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety
• Maintains a strong and professional client relationship with the contractor and surrounding communities
• Travels to client sites and project locations
• Leads safety meetings, implements safety programs, and conducts compliance audits to ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety standards
• Serves as a safety coordinator for field operations, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support project and team needs.

Candidate Specification

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical training in construction, civil engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in construction inspection, large-scale or complex projects preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Willingness to travel to job sites in the region
• Demonstrated ability to lead field activities safely and support multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Experience with construction or inspection on large, multi-discipline projects preferred
• OSHA 10/30 Certification or ability to obtain upon hire
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Excavation Safety
  • Electric Safety
  • NFPA 70E
• Understanding of contract documents, plans, and specifications and ability to effectively communicate with project construction personnel, surrounding communities, and contractors
• Demonstrated ability to lead field activities and support multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Comprehension of shop drawings, material specifications, and mechanical operations
• Knowledge of construction products, materials, and equipment, as well as construction inspection and management practices and techniques, and safety regulations
• Physical Demands the physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made:
  • Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear
  • Frequently required to stand and walk
  • Occasionally required to use hands to handle tools or controls, reach with arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Work Environment - the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions:
  
  
  • May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions
  • May be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals
  • Use of personal protective equipment may be required
  • Noise levels are typically quiet to moderate depending on the project site
  • May be exposed to extreme climates such as heat or cold weather conditions

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.