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Construction Inspector

Orion Placement · Birmingham, AL
Full-timeConstructionMid Level$50,000–$85,000/yr
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**Pay:** $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year **Why This Is a Great Opportunity** - Join a growing civil engineering firm supporting meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects - Get hands-on field involvement on projects that directly impact roads, communities, and public safety - Work with an experienced engineering and inspection team in a collaborative, supportive environment - Opportunity to grow from inspector into senior inspector or CE&I leadership responsibilities over time - Strong benefits, stable project work, and long-term career runway with a respected local firm **Location:** On-site in Birmingham, Alabama, with field-based project work in the surrounding region. Relocation is open to discussion for the right candidate. **Note:** Must have relevant construction inspection experience for civil, roadway, transportation, or infrastructure projects. Candidates with ALDOT / DOT experience, materials testing exposure, certifications, and stronger documentation skills will be prioritized. **About Us** We are a growing civil engineering firm focused on transportation, site development, aviation, and community-impact infrastructure projects. Our team is passionate about delivering practical, lasting solutions that improve how communities grow and connect. We offer a collaborative, family-oriented culture where good work is valued, ideas are encouraged, and people have room to grow. Confidential Employer. **Job Description** - Perform field inspections on civil, roadway, and transportation construction projects - Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and safety requirements - Document daily construction activities, quantities, issues, and project progress - Review materials, workmanship, and field conditions to help ensure quality control - Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, and agency representatives in the field - Observe grading, drainage, utilities, paving, erosion control, traffic control, and related infrastructure work - Prepare daily reports, photo documentation, and inspection records - Assist with measurement verification, pay item documentation, and project closeout support - Communicate field deficiencies and support resolution in a timely, professional manner - Support multiple projects depending on workload and level of experience **Qualifications** - Experience in construction inspection, civil construction, CE&I, or transportation / infrastructure inspection - Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents - Strong written documentation and communication skills - Familiarity with field reporting, quantity tracking, and contractor coordination - Valid driver's license and ability to work on active job sites - ALDOT / DOT experience strongly preferred - Relevant certifications are preferred and may include ACI, NICET, erosion control, traffic control, or materials testing credentials - Senior-level candidates may have leadership experience overseeing inspectors or acting as lead inspector on projects **Why You Will Love Working Here** - Family-oriented and collaborative team culture - Meaningful infrastructure work with visible community impact - Opportunity to grow across inspector levels as the firm expands - Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage - Paid time off, holidays, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year's **JPC-810** Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Dental insurance - Paid time off - Relocation assistance - Vision insurance

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