Construction Inspector

Level: Entry

Job Location: Cranston, RI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Category: CEI (Construction / Engineering / Inspection)

Lochner is seeking recent graduates for entry-level Inspector positions for projects in RI. As a Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents.

• Read and interpret complex contract plans, specifications, special provisions, permits, shop drawings, and working drawings.
• Monitor and report on daily contractor activities.
• Check lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard field measuring equipment.
• Measure and calculate quantities of contract items for payments to the contractor.
• Track labor, material, and equipment used on each operation covered.

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET certification required.
• 0-2 years of Construction Inspection Experience. Experience on CTDOT or RIDOT or MADOT projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Personal Vehicle needed along with valid driver's license and clean driving record. Reimbursement for on-site mileage.

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.