Construction Inspector

Orion Placement

Birmingham, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Inspection, Construction Projects, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Multitasking, Project Close-Out, Project Engineering, Public Safety, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Roadway Construction, Safety Training, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, Alabama
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

Requirements: Must-haves: 1+ yr construction inspection experience tied to civil, roadway, transportation, or infrastructure projects and be able to read plans and document field work clearly.

  • Nice to haves: ALDOT / DOT experience, certifications, materials testing exposure, and lead inspector experience for more senior candidates.

  • Additional context: Relocation- [YES]. Packages - [YES]

Submissions Name / Lynne - lynne@hrmasap.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Growing Birmingham civil engineering firm hiring Construction Inspectors at multiple levels. Core fit is civil / roadway / transportation inspection experience, ideally with ALDOT or broader DOT exposure, strong field documentation, and comfort on active infrastructure projects. Senior candidates may have lead inspector or assistant PM-type responsibilities.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction Inspector– Dynamic Civil Solutions - JPC 810 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

  • Client job title: Construction Inspector

  • Location: Birmingham, AL

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

  • Experience: 1

  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Inspector, CEI Inspector, Civil Inspector, Transportation Inspector, Roadway Inspector, Field Inspector, Engineering Inspector, Resident Project Representative, RPR Inspector, Highway Inspector, Infrastructure Inspector, ALDOT Inspector, DOT Inspector, materials testing, daily reports, quantity tracking, contractor compliance, erosion control, traffic control, paving inspection, utility inspection, grading inspection, drainage inspection, ACI, NICET

  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

  • Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 200k pop, niche role, not good

About the Company

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