Chicago Field Inspector III

Responsibilities Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Reads, interprets, and confirms compliance with applicable contract documents. Performs or oversees on‑site material testing. Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities). Responsible for tracking of item quantities and preparing pay estimates, and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications, identifies discrepancies or conflicts within the documents. Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency. Responsible for maintaining as‑constructed drawings and monitors contractors progress to analyze against progress schedule. Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record. Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research. Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks. Performs office engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares documentation for change orders, reviews change order scope of work, schedule and cost, processes and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates and other deliverables. Assists in constructability reviews. Mentors and trains staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience, or Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Identifies complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and takes appropriate action to resolve issues. Performs advanced calculations, develops plots and graphs using Excel, and drafts detailed reports for project progress reporting to the client. Provides direction on projects to less experienced staff. Performs advanced shop drawing and submittal review as well as advanced CPM schedule analysis. Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or American Concrete Institute (ACI). OSHA 30 certified preferred. Agency safety training certified. Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred. Other Job Details Locations: Chicago, IL Pay Range (Illinois): $91,710.82 - $143,445.15 Pay Range (Nationwide): $83,373.48 - $163,005.83 Visa Sponsorship: Not available. #RN Job Type: Regular Full/Part Time: Full time Job Category: Construction Services Group ReqID: R-30529 Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on requests for accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr HNTB