Construction Inspector

Pennoni

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Princeton, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves serving as the on-site representative to ensure construction activities comply with engineering plans and codes. Responsibilities include documenting daily quantities, maintaining inspection reports, and communicating issues to project managers.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, along with the ability to work independently in a full-time, field-based role. You will be responsible for observing construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and codes, and documenting daily progress and issues.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ACC Build

AutoCAD

iOS

Job Description

We are hiring for a Construction Inspector to join our team on a full-time, direct basis in the Princeton, NJ area.  This is a full-time, field-based position that will support ongoing and upcoming construction projects by providing quality assurance and documentation throughout all phases of construction.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Engineer’s on-site representative and liaison to the contractor. 
  • Observe all on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Verify field measurements and quantities, document daily quantities, materials, and resource usage.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed daily inspection reports, including notes on progress, issues, non-conformance, and weather conditions.
  • Record and report field data daily.
  • Identify and communicate construction issues to the project engineer and/or manager.
  • Use ACC Build or similar platforms for digital field documentation.
  • Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirement:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites.
  • Ability to work in a full-time, field-based role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certificate or degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
  • Prior experience with AutoCAD, iOS-based construction apps, or ACC Build is advantageous.
  • 0–3 years of relevant construction observation or inspection experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

TARGET SALARY RANGE:  $55K - $70k (per year)

 Why Work With Us?

Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm.  At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni’s individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career!  We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Pennoni

Since our founding more than five decades ago, our clients trust Pennoni’s commitment to elevating the impact of projects on our communities. By partnering with our clients, we establish relationships that create trust and longevity. We approach the start of every project as the beginning of a collaboration. With the rapid change in technology, our clients know they are getting innovative methods in delivering quality services for smart, sustainable, and resilient solutions. We are relentless in our aim to bring fresh perspective and new technologies. Pennoni measures achievement in innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our milestones are bigger than any one project; and every project affects the community, no matter how large or small. As partners, our clients know they are getting the attention and dedication they need to achieve their goals. The footprint of our work may be large, but our focal point is not just on where, but on how. We dedicate ourselves daily to client service, to giving back to the community, and to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of our employee-owners. As a multidisciplinary firm, Pennoni has the ability to approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.
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