Chief Inspector

Location : North Haven, CT

Country : United States

Salary : $100K - $180K

Start Date : Description :

Lead the Field. Ensure Quality. Deliver Results.

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Inspector to supervise construction contractor activities and ensure compliance with all project specifications, engineering requirements, and environmental standards. This field-based role is critical to the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on CTDOT highway and bridge construction .

Position Summary

As Chief Inspector, you will be responsible for overseeing on-site construction activities, evaluating contractor performance, verifying work quantities, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will provide leadership to junior inspectors, collaborate with engineers and contractors, and serve as the primary point of contact for field-related technical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect all contractor work to ensure conformance with project plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Identify substandard work and coordinate corrective actions with the contractor and Resident Engineer.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports , including documentation of work performed, delays, weather conditions, and site activities.
• Perform field measurements and assessments; verify pay quantities for completed work.
• Analyze constructability issues and provide effective, practical solutions.
• Approve contractor-submitted materials, methods, and equipment; confirm compliance with material testing requirements.
• Lead project meetings, document discussions, track action items, and ensure timely resolution.
• Supervise and mentor junior inspection staff, ensuring consistency and quality in field reporting.
• Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) activities and ensure adherence to traffic control and safety plans.
• Collaborate with utility companies, property owners, businesses, and the public to resolve conflicts or construction-related concerns.
• Ensure contractor compliance with environmental permits, affirmative action policies, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plans.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience :

Special Experience :

Substitutions Allowed :

Preferred Qualifications

NICET HCI Level IV (required)

Additional Requirements

Join a firm where your expertise will make a lasting impact on critical infrastructure projects across the region. As Chief Inspector, youll be at the forefront of quality, compliance, and innovation in civil construction.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.