Traveling Construction Inspector
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The Traveling Construction Inspector performs construction inspections, testing, and observations to verify conformance with plans, specifications, and building codes. The role includes documenting findings, communicating results to project managers, and supporting project teams in addressing potential issues. Work may span multiple inspection disciplines, including structural steel, concrete, masonry, and fireproofing. The inspector follows safety requirements and may assist senior inspectors.
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General Responsibilities: Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. Inspections may cross multiple inspection disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc. Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans and specifications. Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. Communicate findings to engineer or project manager and when requested collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues. Adhere to strict safety standards. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: - Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures. - Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. - Provides clear documentation of findings and results. - Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager. - Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager. - Draft inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers. - May assist more senior inspectors on projects. - Maintains equipment and calibration. - Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent. - Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. - Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred. - Minimum 2-4 years' experience as an Engineering Technician or other applicable experience. - 1 year experience in construction inspection preferred. - Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history Required Certification: Successful completion of related internal safety certifications. At least one or more certifications in the following areas: NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils). NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist) ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel - Bolting, Structural Steel - Welding). American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)). Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager. ACI certification* in one or more of the following areas: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Concrete Strength Testing Technician ACI certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT or UT certification(s) have been obtained and concrete field and laboratory testing is not required as part of the job level description. Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation*. **Nuclear Density Gauge operation cert
How this job compares
Set against the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$76–115K/yr133 salary ranges
- US median$36–57/hr258 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Construction Inspector jobs in Ohio and 774 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- CTL Engineering8 open
- American Structurepoint, Inc.4 open
- Terracon Consultants, Inc. (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 535 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 438 of the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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