Senior Civil Construction Inspector
Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Senior Civil Construction Inspector conducts and documents observations of civil infrastructure construction, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. The role may serve as the most senior inspector on projects, mentor junior field staff, collaborate with field representatives and project managers, and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies or conflicts.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Senior Civil Construction Inspector, we'll count on you to:
Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines
Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses
Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Technical school or Associate degree
Relevant Industry Certifications
DOT experience preferred
The following DOT, or equivalent, technician certifications are desired:
OSHA 10 Safety Training Construction - Asphalt
Roadway Paving Inspector
Asphalt Plant Technician
Class 1 Concrete Technician
Soils and Aggregate Technician
Nuclear Gauge Training
EPSC TDEC Level I
Guardrail Installation Training
Ability to interpret construction schedules
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years experience
Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Strong written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Paducah
Other Locations:United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:Highway + Road
Schedule:Full-time
Employee Status:Regular
BusinessClass:Field Services
Job Posting:Oct 26, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, s exual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
187589
How this job compares
Set against the 802 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$7.25/hr
- US median$37–57/hr269 hourly ranges
This rate, $7.25/hr, is 84% below the US median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Inspector hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Construction Inspector jobs in Kentucky and 802 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (553 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 431 of the 802 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 11, 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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