Construction Inspector

Actalent • Washington, DC • 3h ago

Job Description

Join a dynamic Construction Management team dedicated to delivering Municipal Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects. You will be working 100% in the field, traveling throughout the DC/VA area and engaging directly with homeowners. This role requires strong construction experience, as you will not be reporting to an office, but rather visiting different sites daily. The main team is based in Chicago, Illinois, but your work will be confined to the VA/DC areas, supporting project delivery without the need for out-of-state travel.

Responsibilities

Inspect and observe construction projects to ensure they meet the provided plans and specifications.

Identify unforeseen conditions and communicate them to supervising construction staff.

Maintain accurate field notes and daily reports while tracking schedule progress.

Perform basic estimating tasks.

Acquire field information to support project design.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with design divisions, construction contractors, and sub-contractors.

Demonstrate sufficient skills and judgment for inspecting portions of projects under supervision.

Provide supervision to less experienced inspectors.

Essential Skills

1 to 3 years of inspection experience.

Experience working on horizontal or civil construction projects.

Proficiency in construction, inspection, civil, wet utility, and wastewater fields.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

A good attitude and willingness to work fully out of a car while traveling in the local market (DMV).

Work Environment

This position is field-based and requires full-time travel within the DC/VA area. You will not report to an office, and leadership is located in Chicago, Illinois. The role supports projects throughout the DMV region, with a focus on on-site inspections and direct interactions with homeowners.

Job Type & Location

This is an indefinite contract position based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington D.C.,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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