Job Description
Inspector
Department: Construction Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Spokane, WA
Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / hour
Description
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Conduct construction inspection on WADOT projects and monitor contract work for compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Establish and maintain documentation and report requirements based on construction plans and specifications.
- Interpret plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance.
- Coordinate with the contractor and the project management to identify and resolve inspection issues.
- Ensure inspection compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Enter daily work reports and using the Department’s current software application for highway projects (ex. Site Manager, AASHTOWare)
- Document payments in both the Department’s current software application for highway projects (ex. Site Manager, AASHTOWare) and electronic source books.
- Field Materials testing using nuclear density gauge, if needed
- Concrete testing, if needed
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- 5–10 years of experience in transportation construction, construction inspection, materials testing, or a related field.
- Experience performing field materials testing, including soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete testing.
- Current materials testing certifications and hands-on testing experience are highly preferred.
- WADOT TTCP certification required or ability to obtain.
- Experience with transportation-related construction projects.
- Working knowledge of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and construction management software.
- Experience with AASHTOWare, SiteManager, or similar project documentation systems preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills for working with contractors, project managers, and agency personnel.
- Clean driving record.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight as required.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.
- Materials testing certifications in soils, aggregate, asphalt, and/or concrete.
- Ability to obtain and maintain inspection certifications required by WSDOT and ITD.
- Ability to obtain Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification.
- Commitment to pursuing additional certifications and training to support project delivery and provide technical redundancy within the team.
Why would a candidate want this job?
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
