Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

Senior Transportation Construction Inspector At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector (Technician Level II or higher) to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) program to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on a highway and/or bridge construction projects utilizing NCDOT policies and procedures. They may be required to be lead inspector responsible for all inspection and documentation as well as managing other inspectors. They must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and be able to identify discrepancies or conflicts within contract documents in addition to enforcement of the documents. Work may be located throughout the state of NC and effort will be made to keep candidates close to their geographic location in NC if possible. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting transportation projects required Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently or as part of team Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections. Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law NCDOT experience preferred Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Management experience a plus Local candidates preferred Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma) A minimum of 5 years experience Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) Strong written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must