Benefits:- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
ENTRY-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Build a career supporting the infrastructure that keeps Colorado’s rural communities strong.
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado, with frequent statewide travel
| Compensation | $58,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.
| Travel | Out-of-town assignments may require four to five days of travel per week
About GMS
Since 1978, GMS, Inc., Consulting Engineers has partnered with small and rural Colorado communities to plan, design, and construct infrastructure that supports long-term community vitality. We take pride in listening to our clients, solving practical challenges, and delivering quality projects. Learn more at www.gmsengr.com.
Position Summary
The
Entry-Level Construction Inspector serves as GMS’s on-site representative during construction of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway projects. Working alongside contractors, municipal clients, and GMS engineers, you will observe and document construction from mobilization through final completion while helping ensure work generally conforms to approved plans, specifications, and contract documents.
What You’ll Do
- Observe and document construction activities and general conformance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Prepare accurate daily reports, photographs, quantity records, testing documentation, and other project records.
- Track construction progress and installed quantities and assist with contractor payment applications.
- Participate in project progress meetings with contractors, clients, and GMS staff.
- Identify field discrepancies and concerns and coordinate them promptly with the project engineer.
- Assist the project team in resolving field issues while maintaining positive, professional relationships.
- Assist with substantial-completion inspections, punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout.
- Maintain redlined field drawings documenting construction changes for record drawings.
- Communicate professionally with contractors, municipal staff, property owners, citizens, and GMS team members.
- Travel to project sites throughout Colorado and work out of town as project assignments require.
Contractors remain responsible for construction means and methods, sequencing, and jobsite safety. Inspectors report observed issues to the project engineer and do not independently authorize changes to the work.
What Will Help You Succeed
- You enjoy fieldwork and working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- You take pride in accurate, thorough documentation and attention to detail.
- You communicate calmly and professionally with a variety of people.
- You enjoy collaborating with field personnel and engineers to solve problems.
- You are dependable, adaptable, and interested in a long-term career in municipal infrastructure.
- You communicate clearly in writing and are comfortable participating in project meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree, construction-related coursework, technical training, or equivalent field experience.
- Experience in infrastructure construction, inspection, utility installation, surveying, materials testing, or quantity takeoffs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math, measurement, and quantity-calculation skills.
- Ability to learn to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining regular communication with the project team.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and electronic file management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with concrete inspection or testing, roadway construction, or sewer and water infrastructure.
- Experience using tablets, cameras, surveying instrumentation, or electronic construction-documentation tools.
Travel & Physical Requirements
- Frequent travel and the ability to remain out of town four to five days per week, depending on project location and schedule.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, dust, and other active construction-site conditions.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; traverse uneven terrain; climb and bend; and safely work around construction equipment and excavations.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow project-specific safety requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- 10 days paid vacation annually for new employees
- 10 days paid sick leave annually
- 7 paid holidays
- Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision premiums; spouse/family coverage available at employee expense
- Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Profit-sharing program with no employee contribution
- 401(k) retirement program
- Quarterly bonus plan
- Wellness program through the medical plan, including a fitness tracker
Equal Employment Opportunity GMS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.