Special Inspector

Job Title: Concrete Inspector

MUST HAVE

• ICC certification
• ACI certification
• Concrete testing and inspection
• Materials testing
• Reinforced concrete experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction or concrete inspector with ICC certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete testing and reinforced concrete
• Valid driver's license
• OBOA or WABO certification or willingness to obtain within a few months
• Nuclear Density Gauge training and certification a plus
• AWS-CWI Welding with construction inspection experience is a plus
• OBOA, WABO, ODOT Certifications are advantageous

Job Description

We are seeking an ICC Special Inspector with over two years of experience and a certification in reinforced concrete. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with a geotechnical engineering or materials testing company. The role involves performing testing, inspection, and field observations during construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and asphalt paving.
• Inspect and review construction sites for compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and interact with contractors in the field.
• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by various contractors and indicating compliance or non-compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate with the department manager about the progress of projects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to transport material samples and move a nuclear densometer.
• Expected to carry a nuclear densometer, weighing 25 lbs, short distances.

Work Environment

This position is 90% field-based, involving travel in a company vehicle to various sites around Portland. While travel outside Portland is not required, it is encouraged. As you advance in the role, you may be assigned to a single job site. The first project is most likely a medical center in North Portland. We offer a dynamic work environment with access to a continuing education platform, Udemy, and opportunities to gain additional ICC certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401K plan, 360 performance feedback, and paid time off, including 5 days of PTO and 5 days of sick leave.

This is a Contract position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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 Tualatin,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.