Construction Inspector

Join our Construction Management team as a Construction Inspector, where you will be an integral part of field operations, supporting the delivery of Municipal Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects. You will operate entirely in the field, traveling throughout the DC/VA area, meeting homeowners, and ensuring projects are constructed according to specifications. This role is perfect for individuals with a construction background who are comfortable without a local office base and enjoy dynamic, on-the-go work environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and observe construction projects to ensure they are built according to the provided plans and specifications.
• Identify unforeseen conditions and communicate them to senior supervising construction staff.
• Maintain accurate field notes and daily reports while tracking schedule progress for the project.
• Perform basic estimating tasks.
• Acquire field information to aid in project design.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with design divisions, construction contractors, and sub-contractors.
• Demonstrate skills and judgment to inspect portions of projects under the supervision of senior construction staff, and provide supervision to less experienced inspectors.

• 1 to 3 years of inspection experience.
• Experience working on horizontal or civil construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction, wet utility, and wastewater projects.

• A good attitude and willingness to work fully out of a vehicle while traveling the local market (DMV area).

This role is full-time, on-site, and on the road with no office reporting required. The individual will be based in the DMV area, with leadership based in Chicago, Illinois. The position offers competitive pay above market value for junior and lower-level inspectors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.