Construction Inspector

Actalent • Elgin, IL • 4h ago

Job Title: Quality Control InspectorJob Description

As a Quality Control Inspector, you will maintain a consistent presence at construction sites, closely interacting with contractors, clients' representatives, and project management staff to coordinate site requirements according to job specifications. Your role involves taking photographs of job-site progress, submitting daily documentation and reports, and ensuring contractors comply with contract documents. You will complete and submit daily quality and safety reports, inform the Project Manager of any quality issues or safety violations by the contractor, and ensure all work is completed prior to final inspection.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily presence at the construction site to coordinate site requirements.

Interact with contractors and clients' representatives.

Take and submit photographs of job-site progress.

Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents.

Complete and submit daily quality and safety reports.

Inform Project Manager of quality issues and safety violations.

Ensure incomplete work is finished prior to final inspection.

Essential Skills

Experience in quality control inspection and construction documentation.

Proficiency in report writing and organization.

Technical ability for a documentation and reporting-heavy role.

Experience working/coordinating with contractors onsite.

Understanding of on-site safety requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of commercial construction management experience or onsite supervisory experience on commercial projects.

Strong organization and communication skills.

Previous use of construction software for reporting/job progress.

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across the greater Chicagoland area.

Work Environment

Candidates must be open to working a variable schedule week-to-week, with some weeks requiring 20-30 hours and others 60+ hours. Night work may be necessary, especially when CPS School Programs resume towards the end of summer. The role involves guiding inspections on CPS projects, conducting in-progress meetings with the IRSC Project Manager, contractors, and site personnel. Travel in your own car to job site locations is required, with the majority of time spent on job-sites and documentation completed from home or remotely. The role is based in the Chicago area, with projects throughout the Chicagoland area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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