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Lead Inspector

full-timePosted: Nov 7, 2025

Job Description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Inspector to be based in Orange, CA.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Visits construction site and inspects each stage of construction on a designated project up to completion.
  • Works under the supervision of a project construction manager as part of an integrated construction management team.
  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
  • May assist in obtaining approved designs and permits from utility companies for services to construction sites.
  • Determine if construction work conforms to plans and specifications; if not, issue Non-Conformance Reports for corrective action.
  • Maintains daily inspection reports for construction activities, which may include logs and materials reports.
  • Review or prepare interim progress reports in support of verification of contractor payments. Monitor contractor quality testing activities.
  • Prepare reports on labor, material, and equipment on site for extra work items.
  • Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with project’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • May coordinate and/or provide input for the preparation of inspection cost estimates and maintenance records.
  • Arranges, coordinates, performs or oversees technical inspections of work for disciplines such as civil and structural including concrete and welding for conformance to specification requirements.
  • Coordinates independent test laboratory activities and compares verifications test results with results from Contractor’s laboratory.
  • Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma + 10 years of Relevant Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid Driver License required, MVR check required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as lead inspector for roadway inspection work.
  • Experience working for Caltrans and other local agencies.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to complete inspections.

Additional Information

  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $56 to $100.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10139759

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Quality

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 56 - USD 100 - hourly

Locations

  • Orange, CA, Orange, CA

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence

95,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly

Source: grok estimate

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codesintermediate
  • Verifies contract workintermediate
  • Inspects construction stagesintermediate
  • Issues Non-Conformance Reportsintermediate
  • Maintains daily inspection reportsintermediate
  • Monitors contractor quality testingintermediate
  • Prepares reports on labor, material, and equipmentintermediate
  • Technical inspections of civil and structural work including concrete and weldingintermediate
  • Coordinates test laboratory activitiesintermediate
  • ONET:47401100intermediate
  • ONET:13104101intermediate
  • ONET:17205100intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma + 10 years of Relevant Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. (experience, 10 years)
  • Valid Driver License required, MVR check required. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as lead inspector for roadway inspection work. (experience)
  • Experience working for Caltrans and other local agencies. (experience)
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to complete inspections. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Visits construction site and inspects each stage of construction on a designated project up to completion.
  • Works under the supervision of a project construction manager as part of an integrated construction management team.
  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
  • May assist in obtaining approved designs and permits from utility companies for services to construction sites.
  • Determine if construction work conforms to plans and specifications; if not, issue Non-Conformance Reports for corrective action.
  • Maintains daily inspection reports for construction activities, which may include logs and materials reports.
  • Review or prepare interim progress reports in support of verification of contractor payments. Monitor contractor quality testing activities.
  • Prepare reports on labor, material, and equipment on site for extra work items.
  • Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with project’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • May coordinate and/or provide input for the preparation of inspection cost estimates and maintenance records.
  • Arranges, coordinates, performs or oversees technical inspections of work for disciplines such as civil and structural including concrete and welding for conformance to specification requirements.
  • Coordinates independent test laboratory activities and compares verifications test results with results from Contractor’s laboratory.
  • Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.

Benefits

  • general: medical
  • general: dental
  • general: vision
  • general: life
  • general: AD&D
  • general: disability benefits
  • general: paid time off
  • general: leaves of absences
  • general: voluntary benefits
  • general: perks
  • general: flexible work options
  • general: well-being resources
  • general: employee assistance program
  • general: business travel insurance
  • general: service recognition awards
  • general: retirement savings plan
  • general: employee stock purchase plan

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Lead Inspector

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Engineering Jobs

Lead Inspector

full-timePosted: Nov 7, 2025

Job Description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Inspector to be based in Orange, CA.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Visits construction site and inspects each stage of construction on a designated project up to completion.
  • Works under the supervision of a project construction manager as part of an integrated construction management team.
  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
  • May assist in obtaining approved designs and permits from utility companies for services to construction sites.
  • Determine if construction work conforms to plans and specifications; if not, issue Non-Conformance Reports for corrective action.
  • Maintains daily inspection reports for construction activities, which may include logs and materials reports.
  • Review or prepare interim progress reports in support of verification of contractor payments. Monitor contractor quality testing activities.
  • Prepare reports on labor, material, and equipment on site for extra work items.
  • Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with project’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • May coordinate and/or provide input for the preparation of inspection cost estimates and maintenance records.
  • Arranges, coordinates, performs or oversees technical inspections of work for disciplines such as civil and structural including concrete and welding for conformance to specification requirements.
  • Coordinates independent test laboratory activities and compares verifications test results with results from Contractor’s laboratory.
  • Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma + 10 years of Relevant Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid Driver License required, MVR check required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as lead inspector for roadway inspection work.
  • Experience working for Caltrans and other local agencies.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to complete inspections.

Additional Information

  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $56 to $100.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10139759

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Quality

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 56 - USD 100 - hourly

Locations

  • Orange, CA, Orange, CA

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence

95,000 - 140,000 USD / yearly

Source: grok estimate

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codesintermediate
  • Verifies contract workintermediate
  • Inspects construction stagesintermediate
  • Issues Non-Conformance Reportsintermediate
  • Maintains daily inspection reportsintermediate
  • Monitors contractor quality testingintermediate
  • Prepares reports on labor, material, and equipmentintermediate
  • Technical inspections of civil and structural work including concrete and weldingintermediate
  • Coordinates test laboratory activitiesintermediate
  • ONET:47401100intermediate
  • ONET:13104101intermediate
  • ONET:17205100intermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma + 10 years of Relevant Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. (experience, 10 years)
  • Valid Driver License required, MVR check required. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as lead inspector for roadway inspection work. (experience)
  • Experience working for Caltrans and other local agencies. (experience)
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to complete inspections. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Visits construction site and inspects each stage of construction on a designated project up to completion.
  • Works under the supervision of a project construction manager as part of an integrated construction management team.
  • Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies contract work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
  • May assist in obtaining approved designs and permits from utility companies for services to construction sites.
  • Determine if construction work conforms to plans and specifications; if not, issue Non-Conformance Reports for corrective action.
  • Maintains daily inspection reports for construction activities, which may include logs and materials reports.
  • Review or prepare interim progress reports in support of verification of contractor payments. Monitor contractor quality testing activities.
  • Prepare reports on labor, material, and equipment on site for extra work items.
  • Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with project’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
  • May coordinate and/or provide input for the preparation of inspection cost estimates and maintenance records.
  • Arranges, coordinates, performs or oversees technical inspections of work for disciplines such as civil and structural including concrete and welding for conformance to specification requirements.
  • Coordinates independent test laboratory activities and compares verifications test results with results from Contractor’s laboratory.
  • Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.

Benefits

  • general: medical
  • general: dental
  • general: vision
  • general: life
  • general: AD&D
  • general: disability benefits
  • general: paid time off
  • general: leaves of absences
  • general: voluntary benefits
  • general: perks
  • general: flexible work options
  • general: well-being resources
  • general: employee assistance program
  • general: business travel insurance
  • general: service recognition awards
  • general: retirement savings plan
  • general: employee stock purchase plan

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