Construction Inspector

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis mobility team is currently seeking a construction inspector to join our team in the Asheville, North Carolina area. In this role you will use your construction experience to support and improve project oversight to ensure successful completion of transportation project(s); thereby assisting Arcadis in growing our business as well as increasing your own professional value. If you possess solid leadership, technical, organizational, and communication skills; and have a demonstrated successful track record, we want to speak with you.

Role accountabilities:

• Report to the resident engineer and keep good communications
• Provide inspection and quality assurance on roadway or bridge construction projects.
• Determine if completed work follows the plans and specifications.
• Coordinate work with the contractor and various public utility agencies.
• Maintain the records and reports related to the project.
• Coordinate directly with the general contractor and assist in negotiating change orders.
• Assist in inspections to assure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions
• Assist in the preparation of contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the project. Coordinate the sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor and track contractor progress. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Coordinate with the project team, as well as the Construction Staking and Material Testing CMCs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• General construction experience is preferred
• Experience with NCDOT's construction procedures is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Key Attributes:

• Ability to read engineered drawings
• Knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and bridge plans and contract specifications
• Knowledge of all elements of roadway and storm drainage construction methods, materials, standards and specifications
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments
• Maintain detailed records
• Proficiency with computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others).
• Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public
• Ability to perform duties in the construction field office and effectively make decisions concerning construction work in progress and solving field problems.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $20 - $27/hr. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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