Senior Roadway Inspector

Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Roadway Inspector to join our team in Denver, CO. Do you enjoy working outdoors, both independently and as part of a field team? Do you enjoy traveling out of town for work assignments? If so, apply today! The Senior Construction Inspector is an integral part of our Construction Management Team. This position will require travel to remote locations within Colorado and/or the western United States to work on roadways, bridges, and other highway infrastructure. Your role Major Function/Role: Independently observes the work of contractors during the construction of projects and performs quality assurance (QA) activities. Acts as Owner’s Representative for State, Federal, or local clients. Frequently communicates with client representatives, contractors, and regulatory agency personnel to discuss requirements and coordinate efforts. Observes and documents construction activities in accordance with contract requirements that includes but is not limited to: daily diaries, daily payment reports during progress of work, memos to contractor regarding acceptance or rejection of work, change orders, and more. Reviews contract documents, project plans, project specifications, and progress reports. Researches and interprets contract requirements to determine whether construction work is performed in substantial compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions. Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, as well as advise internal project manager and/or owner of any failures or delays. Reviews contractor pay requests for ultimate payment by client. Reviews shop drawings within area of expertise for conformance with design concept. Coordinates operation within organization unit to ensure consistency with policies and procedures. Performs other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. About you Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. With Associate's degree, eight years of related experience. Without a degree, ten years of related experience is required. Certification (or ability to obtain) in applicable areas of work assignments as required by clients. Experience with roadway construction. Experience with bridge construction and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls is a plus. Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills. Must have good computer skills, be able to process paper and electronic documents, and utilize standard office software. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, stoop, squat and crawl to inspect work; ability to observe construction activities and distinguish colors; and ability to perceive back-up alarms and other warnings. Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, subject to insects, flooded terrain, equipment/traffic, and other hazards. Position may require nonstandard work shifts, such as long hours, weekends, or nights as per client and/or manager’s direction. Rewards & benefits At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Expected compensation range is between $85,000 - $110,000 annually/hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary. AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.