Construction Inspection Specialist (Flex Staff)

Construction Inspection Specialist (Flex Staff)

CDM Smith is looking for Inspectors to provide independent, professional construction inspection and oversight of federal construction projects. The Construction Inspection Specialist documents inspection findings and communicates issues to project leadership. The role requires applying broad professional knowledge of construction practices to meet client needs, clearly communicating project progress and issues to diverse functional teams and project leadership, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully, safely, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Work is performed independently under limited supervision.

Job Duties :

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects as well as related civil structures to verify compliance with approved design specifications, industry standards, safety codes, and applicable federal regulations.
• Documents inspection results inclusive of deficiencies, deterioration, structural condition, deviations between design and execution of construction, required corrective actions and any needed sampling.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material certifications in coordination with engineers and project management teams.
• Monitors construction progress, prepares and maintains detailed daily reports, deficiency notices, project status reports, and technical recommendations.
• Inspects and verifies construction materials and testing processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Oversees and coordinates field construction related services on projects, enforcing adherence to safety, environmental, quality control, and permitting requirements.
• Conducts site investigations, reviews relevant data including maps, reports, test results, drawings and others as required.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings, design reviews, technical assessments, safety meetings, and project closeout / punch list activities.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and delivers technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Develops, trains, and mentors junior construction professionals, provides technical direction, and serves as a liaison between contractors, engineering staff, and client.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

EEO Statement :

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills and Abilities :

Pay Range Minimum : $27.30 Pay Range Maximum : $54.60

Job Site Location : United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required : 100%

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.