Construction Inspector

GFT is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our St. Louis, MO office. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Inspector who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This individual inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This individual will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation. Responsibilities: Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts. Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations. Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications. Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing. Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approve installation. Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction. Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders. Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports. Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously. Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance. Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport. What you will bring to our firm: High school diploma. 0-4 year of construction inspection experience. Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway projects structures on state MODOT, municipal, and/or municipal projects. A safety-first mindset. Strong writing, listening and communication skills. What we prefer you bring: ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required. Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts. Ability and desire to lead. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $29.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. Tuition reimbursement for continued education. Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations. Incentive compensation for eligible positions. Location: St. Louis, MO. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Employment Status: Full‑Time. Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gannett Fleming, Inc.