Construction Inspector
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Construction
Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Civil Engineering
What Your Day Will Look Like
As a construction inspector, you will be responsible for monitoring on‑site construction activities and inspecting materials to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. You’ll coordinate inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel, and support project procedures. This role reports to both the project manager and the project administrator, playing a critical part in maintaining construction quality, accuracy, and adherence to technical standards.
SalaryRange
$156,000 – $176,000
What You’ll Do- Inspect, observe, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Perform mathematical calculations and field measurements to verify completed work and support payment processes.
- Maintain daily inspection reports detailing contractor labor, equipment usage, and material quantities received and verified.
- Conduct on‑site material testing and produce as‑constructed sketches as required.
- Assist with design‑related tasks, technical analyses, and field duties for transportation infrastructure projects.
- Support the development of construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and quantity takeoffs.
- Coordinate material testing and inspection activities with contractors and client partners to ensure adherence to schedules and contractual obligations.
- Aid in organizing tasks and responsibilities for field inspection personnel.
- Participate in the review and assessment of change order logs, requests for information (RFIs), and cost proposals.
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- 15 years of construction inspection experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam software.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to obtain required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests within specified time frames.
- This field position primarily operates in outdoor environments, which may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
- Physical demands may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle.
- May require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work‑Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
WhyYou’ll Love Consor
At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and…
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