Job Title: Construction Inspector

Job Description

Join our dynamic Construction Management team as a Construction Inspector, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of Municipal Water/Wastewater Infrastructure construction projects. This position requires travel throughout the DMV area, specifically in Northern Virginia and Maryland, and involves visiting homes to meet directly with homeowners. Embrace the opportunity to work 100% in the field without a central office location.

Responsibilities

Inspect and observe construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.Identify unforeseen conditions and communicate them to supervising construction staff.Maintain accurate field notes and daily reports, tracking schedule progress for projects.Perform basic estimating and acquire field information to aid in project design.Develop and maintain professional relationships with design divisions, construction contractors, and sub-contractors.Demonstrate skills and judgment in inspecting portions of projects under the supervision of Sr construction staff.Provide supervision to less experienced inspectors.

Essential Skills

1 to 3 years of inspection experience.Experience working on horizontal or civil construction projects.Strong construction, civil, wet utility, and wastewater knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Good attitude and willingness to work fully out of a car while traveling the local market (DMV).

Work Environment

This role is full-time on-site and on the road, with no requirement to report to an office. You will be based in the DMV area, with leadership situated in Chicago, Illinois. Enjoy the flexibility of working independently while being an integral part of a top construction and engineering firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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