Construction Engineering Inspector

Construction Engineering Inspector

The Construction Engineering Inspector will play a key role within a water resources group, supporting a wide range of water resources and infrastructure projects across Florida. The initial focus will be on providing construction management services for the civil land development and vertical construction of a new field station for a regional water management district, including administrative, maintenance, and ancillary facilities. This role serves as a critical liaison between the contractor, client, and engineer of record, ensuring that construction activities comply with permits, meet schedule expectations, and maintain high quality standards. Over time, the inspector may also support engineering during construction, construction management, and design/engineering activities on diverse water resources and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the contractor, client, and engineer of record to ensure clear communication and coordination throughout the project.
• Verify that the contractor performs work in accordance with all permits, plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor construction schedules, track progress, and help ensure that key milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and manage the inspection (quality control) activities for vertical and civil construction work.
• Oversee and coordinate the submittal review process, ensuring timely and accurate handling of shop drawings, product data, and other documentation.
• Manage the Requests for Information (RFI) process, including logging, tracking, and facilitating responses between the contractor and design team.
• Lead and run bi-weekly progress meetings with project stakeholders to review status, address issues, and plan upcoming work.
• Document construction activities through field reports, meeting minutes, and other project records, maintaining organized and accurate project documentation.
• Support construction management services for the district, including monitoring quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide engineering during construction support, including interpretation of plans, specifications, and design intent.
• Contribute to construction management or design/engineering support on a variety of project types, including water control structures, flood control and water supply systems, environmental restoration projects, recreational facilities, sea level rise solutions, and municipal utilities.
• Collaborate with and help lead a team of engineers on complex ecosystem restoration and water resources projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development through guidance, feedback, and technical oversight.
• Interact with clients to understand project needs, communicate project status, and support long-term relationships.
• Travel within Florida as needed to support construction management services (CMS) and engineering during construction (EDC) projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another engineering or construction-related discipline is highly preferred.
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience, preferably supporting vertical construction projects.
• Experience with multiple trade disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and HVAC systems.
• Experience with vertical construction projects involving structural, MEP, and related systems.
• Experience in construction inspection for civil and/or vertical projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for reviewing plans, documents, and construction submittals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with Adobe software for document management and review.
• Ability to travel within Florida to support construction management and engineering during construction projects as needed.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with contractors, clients, and design teams.
• Ability to lead and run regular progress meetings and clearly document outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) credential is a plus.
• Experience with water resources or water-related infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Experience in disciplines such as transportation, land development, or other civil engineering areas is valuable.
• Experience working on projects involving water control structures such as slide or roller gates, flashboard risers, weirs, and culverts.
• Experience with flood control and water supply systems, including levees, canals, pump stations, water conservation areas, reservoirs, and embankments.
• Experience with environmental restoration projects, such as stream channel restoration, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues, and stormwater collection systems.
• Experience with recreational facilities such as boat ramps, parking areas, restrooms, shared use paths, and walking or bike trails.
• Exposure to sea level rise solutions and related resilience projects.
• Experience with municipal utilities, including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water systems.
• Interest in working on large, complex, and impactful projects that support ecosystem restoration, including Everglades restoration initiatives.
• Desire to grow into a technical leader or client services manager role, depending on career goals.
• Interest in leading and mentoring junior staff and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Work Environment

The role supports engineering, consulting, and program management services that enhance infrastructure and the environment throughout Florida. The organization maintains multiple offices across the state and serves state agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients, providing exposure to a wide variety of public and private projects. The position offers the flexibility to work fully remote, with an expectation of being located near the Tampa Bay area for practical access to regional projects. Travel within Florida is required as needed to support construction management and engineering during construction activities. The role may also be based on site full time at the Okeechobee field station, working closely with project stakeholders and construction teams. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term support of water management districts and local municipalities. Team members have the opportunity to work on high-profile Everglades restoration and flood control system projects, lead and mentor others, and engage directly with clients in a professional and supportive setting. The position offers flexible time off, remote work capabilities, and the chance to contribute to the largest flood control system in the world and other significant ecosystem restoration efforts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okeechobee, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $57.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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