Title: Waterfront Construction Inspector

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time/Project-Based

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection, superintendent, or quality control experience (or 5 years with a four-year engineering degree, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certification), including at least 2 years on federal construction projects

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Date Updated: 07/20/2026

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific, engineering, technical, and research company supporting the nation's most critical missions in Energy Innovation, National Security, and Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed, we live our values every day. Integrity, trust, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions, enabling cutting-edge technologies, and advancing a cleaner, and more resilient and secure world. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Waterfront Construction Inspector to support the federal waterfront improvement project at Pier Mike in North Charleston, South Carolina. This position provides on-site construction inspection, quality assurance, and oversight services for a complex federal waterfront construction project encompassing waterfront concrete construction, underground utilities, stormwater improvements, and design-build delivery. The Construction Inspector will work closely with the government Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the design-build contractor, and the Lindahl Reed project management team to ensure all work is executed in strict conformance with contract requirements, approved design documents, applicable codes, and federal standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in federal waterfront projects and a proven ability to independently identify and resolve field construction issues.

Position Responsibilities

Construction Inspection & Quality Assurance

Perform full-time, onsite construction inspection of waterfront construction activities at Pier Mike, including concrete structures, piling, decking, and marine appurtenances

Inspect underground utility installations including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for conformance with design documents and applicable codes

Monitor and inspect stormwater management improvements including grading, drainage structures, and best management practices (BMPs)

Verify that all construction activities conform to the contract requirements, approved submittals, and quality control plans

Identify construction deficiencies, non-conformances, and deviations from contract requirements and document corrective actions

Conduct and document pre-pour, in-progress, and post-pour concrete inspections in accordance with ACI standards and project specifications

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports, field logs, photographic documentation, and materials testing records

Document contractor quality control activities and verify three-phase inspection process compliance

Track submittal review status, RFI responses, and non-conformance reports

Prepare periodic inspection summaries and contribute to monthly progress reports for government and program management review

Design-Build Coordination

Support the review and tracking of contractor-submitted design documents, interim design submittals, and final design packages under the design-build delivery method

Coordinate with the design-build contractor to resolve design-construction interface issues and ensure as-built conditions conform to approved designs

Participate in design review meetings, pre-construction conferences, and progress meetings

Safety & Environmental Compliance

Monitor contractor compliance with the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site safety requirements

Report safety hazards, incidents, and near-miss events to the project manager and government COR

Verify contractor adherence to environmental permits, stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), and environmental mitigation requirements

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection, superintendent, or quality control experience; or a minimum of 5 years with a four-year engineering degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or QA/QC certification

Minimum of 2 years of experience on federal construction projects

Demonstrated experience in waterfront concrete construction, including piling, pier decks, bulkheads, or similar marine structures

Experience inspecting underground utilities and stormwater improvements on construction projects

Experience with design-build project delivery, including design review and contractor design submission processes

Proficiency with construction inspection documentation practices and construction management software

Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and correspondence

Must be able to obtain and maintain required government site access credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, CCM, or equivalent QA/QC certification

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I or ACI Concrete Construction Inspector certification

Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, or other federal agency waterfront or marine construction projects

Familiarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and UFC standards for waterfront structures

Experience with USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors or government QA

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Benefits

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees (working 30+ hours per week):

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan

Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off/ 11 Federal Holidays

Professional and Educational Development

And other benefits

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidate's reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/or clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Lindahl Reed complies with pay disclosure requirements for applicable cities and states.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed's sole discretion.

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