
Inspector, Contract Admin
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The Inspector, Contract Admin performs field inspections, contract administration, and documentation for construction projects such as municipal, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil work. The role checks work against plans, specifications, and contract requirements, supports project teams, and contributes to project delivery. It is primarily field-based, with full-time standard business hours and occasional night work or overtime depending on project deadlines.
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Inspector, Contract Admin
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. The Inspector, Contract Admin is responsible for performing field inspections, contract administration, and documentation for a variety of construction projects, including municipal, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil works. This role ensures compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements, while supporting project teams and contributing to the successful delivery of construction projects. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
What you will do:
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Perform on-site construction inspection and field observation for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
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Conduct material sampling and testing; transport samples to appropriate laboratories as needed.
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Prepare and maintain detailed daily diaries, inspection reports, pay estimates, quantity calculations, and backup documentation.
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Monitor and inspect work zone traffic control and contractors quality control procedures.
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Review material testing procedures and results for conformance to contract requirements.
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Document contract details, including field measurements and project documentation (letters, memos, spreadsheets).
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Participate in project meetings and reviews, providing technical insights and expertise.
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Assist with surveying, proposals, project budgets, schedules, and other technical activities as assigned.
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Mentor early-career professionals and collaborate with engineers and project administrators.
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May be involved in design-build, pavement management, or other technical related activities.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Operatestools requiring fine motor skills.
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Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
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Traversesconstruction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
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Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
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Positions selfto access tools and materials in various locations.
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Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
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May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
What you will bring:
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Associates or Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
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1-10 years of construction inspection or related experience required, depending on project scope of services, which can vary by location/state
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Experience with municipal, heavy civil roadway, and bridge construction inspection.
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Progressive transportation technician experience preferred.
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Materials testing experience preferred.
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Possession of a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and the ability tooperatea motor vehicle isrequired.
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Relevant state DOT technical certifications preferred.
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Certifications such as CTQP, IMSA, Nuclear Radiation Safety, Erosion Control, and others as applicable to project location.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
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Experience with project documentation software preferred.
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Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Fulltime position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.
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Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
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Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
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Travel may be required.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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Minimum Education Required
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
1
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$
Postal Code
55416
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
110190
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 754 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$78–115K/yr132 salary ranges
- US median$37–60/hr267 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Construction Inspector jobs in Minnesota and 754 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 548 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 407 of the 754 open Construction Inspector jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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