Lead Inspector

We’re looking for can-do people who don’t stand on ceremony, who aren’t thrown off by hard work, and who believe engineering is a team sport. If that’s you, apply now for our Lead Inspector opportunity in either our Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Job Summary:

The Lead Inspector will spend part or all of most days in the field on a construction project. They act under the direction of the Engineer as the Engineer’s representative at the project construction site, observing and documenting construction activities to verify the work is progressing in conformance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities include:

Inspect, observe, and document the work in progress by the contractor.

Act as a liaison between the Engineer, Owner, and the Contractor to facilitate communication

Prepare daily reports to document work progress, site conditions, and decisions made

Participate in and prepare notes for project meetings

Maintain records for use in preparing project documentation

Review applications for payment with the Contractor and forward with recommendations to the Engineer

Participate in Engineer’s visits to the site to assess work progress

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

IQP certifications required

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Ability to read and understand standard agency speciation's including the Idaho Transportation Departments standard specifications, the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) and the Ada County Highway District Supplement to the ISPWC.

Experience with accurate record-keeping

Familiarity with public works construction processes and documentation

Capable of working outdoors in adverse weather conditions over rough terrain

Good written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with AASHTOWare and ProjectWise a plus

Education and Experience:

Hold Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction certifications, or ability to obtain them as soon as the role begins. This qualification is waived if applicant holds a degree in civil engineering or construction management.

Hold active Idaho Qualified Personnel testing qualifications for the Idaho Transportation Department, or ability to obtain as soon as role begins.

High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of construction and field experience.

Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam

Proficient with photographic and written documentation

Benefits:

Paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance

Partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance for dependents

Remote-friendly options

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)

401k match program and access to asset management services

Year-end bonus

Costco membership

Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid day of community service

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.