Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Construction Inspector to join our Construction Administration Services team. In this role, you'll provide inspection and documentation for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work meets contract requirements and specifications.

Under the guidance of a Construction Engineer, you'll inspect work for compliance, document daily progress, and communicate about ongoing work, issues, and completed tasks. While most projects are based in Southcentral Alaska, future assignments could take you anywhere in the state. Expect long hours, including night shifts, during Alaska's active construction season.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• At least three years of experience with highway, airport, or bridge construction.
• Knowledge of technical specifications and construction plan reading.
• Familiarity with heavy civil construction, inspection, and documentation.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry software.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations under adverse conditions, including via small aircraft or boat.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in engineering, surveying, or construction technology.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, land surveying, or construction management.
• Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Experience with Alaska DOT&PF construction projects.
• Certifications in stormwater management, traffic control, or material testing.
• Familiarity with FAA or FHWA construction projects.
• Experience with material testing and surveying.
• Proficiency in AASHTOWare and Bluebeam software.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare detailed daily field reports to document construction progress.
• Communicate updates on work in progress, issues, and failing test results to the Construction Engineer.
• Inspect work for conformance with contract requirements and specifications.
• Measure, document, and track completed work for payment processing.
• Apply engineering principles to the construction of roadways, airports, bridges, and utilities.
• Use sound judgment and independence when determining actions.
• Plan upcoming work with consideration for schedule and sequence.
• Interact professionally with coworkers, clients, contractors, and the public.
• Support other technicians, inspectors, and engineers as needed.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This position involves field and office work. While working in the field, this position will involve working along or near busy roadways and in construction areas. This position may be required to lift up to 60 lbs. unassisted. This position includes work outside during periods of inclement weather. When working in an office setting, this position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc. This position may also be required to climb, kneel or crouch, and reach with hands and arms.

About HDL

HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC is a full-service, multi-disciplinary firm with a talented team and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure solutions. Guided by our core values of integrity, teamwork, quality, respect, and positivity, we strive to exceed expectations while fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth.

At HDL, we offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a lasting impact. If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Alaska's construction industry, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Ready to join the HDL team? Visit to complete our online application. You may also attach your resume and send it to info@hdlalaska.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Remote work

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