Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Civil Construction Inspector (Highway and Roads)
Inspect highway/road construction, traffic control and compliance with Caltrans standards.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Civil Construction Inspector (Highways & Roads) supports the Resident Engineer by performing field and office engineering tasks, inspecting non‑structural construction, ensuring traffic‑control compliance, and enforcing storm‑water pollution prevention plans. The role also involves preparing contract change orders, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with dispute‑resolution documentation. • Assist Resident Engineer with field and office engineering tasks, including non‑structural inspections and traffic‑control compliance. • Review, inspect, and approve traffic‑control systems in accordance with Caltrans standards; requires at least one year of relevant experience. • Conduct roadway construction inspections, surveying, material testing, and maintain precise records of work and quantities. • Prepare and analyze contract change orders and ensure enforcement of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. • Utilize Microsoft Office, Primavera (P3/P6) or SureTrak, Scheduler Analyzer Pro, and Microsoft Project for scheduling and reporting. • Monitor labor compliance and adhere to subcontracting, DBE/DVBE, and Small Business regulations. • Support preparation of Dispute Review Board and Dispute Resolution Advisor position papers and claim documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸traffic control
- ▸construction inspection
- ▸surveying
- ▸material testing
- ▸scheduling
- ▸change orders
What You Bring
Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of highway or roadway construction inspection experience, especially on Caltrans projects, with the ability to interpret construction schedules. Required qualifications include a high school diploma (or eight years of relevant experience in lieu of the diploma), a minimum of three years of related experience, proficiency in MS Office, strong problem‑solving and documentation skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within HDR’s employee‑owned culture. • Hold a bachelor's degree (preferred) and a minimum of two years highway/roadway construction inspection experience, especially on Caltrans projects. • Meet required qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent (or eight years experience), at least three years relevant experience, proficiency in MS Office, strong problem‑solving and documentation abilities. • Demonstrate commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture, inclusive environment, and compliance with the drug‑and‑alcohol policy; no visa sponsorship available.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸highway inspection
- ▸caltrans
- ▸ms office
- ▸problem solving
- ▸documentation
Benefits
At HDR, employee‑owners create an inclusive environment where each person is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring authentic ideas to work. The company’s culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Work Environment
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