Construction Inspector

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Construction Inspector in our Newark, DE Office for a variety of infrastructure projects throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania tri-state area. Typical assignments may include water and wastewater projects, erosion and sediment control inspection, stormwater facilities inspection, and other projects throughout the tri state area.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Perform construction inspections to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, codes, and quality standards

• Conduct daily field inspections of water and wastewater construction activities

• Monitor on-site construction progress, workmanship, and contractor activities

• Perform field observations, material sampling, and testing to verify compliance with contract requirements

• Monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties

• Maintain accurate inspection reports, daily records, and project documentation

• Monitor and track quality assurance activities and construction progress

• Participate in pre-construction meetings, punch list preparation, testing, and commissioning activities

• Identify and report deficiencies, deviations, or nonconforming work

• Assist the Senior Inspector with daily inspection responsibilities and other project-related duties under general supervision

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma plus 2 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid U.S Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

• Construction inspection experience on a variety of infrastructure projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• DNREC Certified Construction Reviewer certification

• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

• Ability to understand construction plans, shop drawing submittals, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations, and to identify and document deficiencies and deviations observed in the field.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports in Microsoft Word

• Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude

Additional Information

• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary

• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions

• Daily walking several miles to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $30 to $36.5.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10163782

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Quality

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 30 - USD 36.5 - hourly