Senior Construction Inspector

Actalent • Detroit, MI • 1d ago

Sr. Construction Inspector

Overview

The Sr. Construction Inspector leads field inspection and construction oversight for civil infrastructure projects across Southeast Michigan. This role ensures projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards while serving as a key liaison between field teams, clients, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee construction inspection, contract administration, and quality control

Ensure work meets plans, specs, budgets, and schedules

Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Lead and mentor inspection staff

Review drawings, track progress, and manage documentation/reporting

Support estimating, bid documents, and cost tracking

Identify risks, resolve field issues, and maintain project compliance

Requirements

7+ years of construction inspection experience (civil/infrastructure)

Strong knowledge of construction standards (roads, sewer, watermain, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret plans and specs

Leadership and communication skills

Valid driver's license

Preferred

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

10+ years of experience

NASSCO certification and municipal project experience

Work Environment

Primarily field-based across Metro Detroit

~45-50 hours/week, occasional Saturdays

Work truck provided

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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