Construction Inspector

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Observer with strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills that works well in a fast-paced construction environment to join our Land Development team.

Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Will conduct on-site observations of construction activities related to site infrastructure installation to serve residential and commercial developments.
• Evaluating erosion control.
• Observing site grading activities
• Observing utility construction activities such as water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer installation
• Observing paving construction
• Reviewing testing reports
• Ensuring the contractors are constructing improvements in accordance to the City standards and specifications and construction plans
• Preparing weekly construction summary reports.
• Reviewing monthly contractor pay applications.

Qualifications:

• Prefer an individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in residential & commercial construction observation.
• Strong technical expertise as it relates to construction activities.
• Experience with local city standards and specifications.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans.
• Must be familiar with grading, utility and street construction.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Xcel and Word to create weekly reports, etc.
• Experience in reviewing pay applications.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.