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Actalent Construction Inspector in Dearborn, Michigan
Job Title: Construction InspectorJob Description
As a Construction Inspector, you will serve as the eyes and ears on local agency infrastructure projects across Michigan. The main projects are located in the city of Highland Park, Detroit, and the Detroit Water and Sewer Department (DWSD). There is also a six-month project in Muskegon focused on road, ADA, and stormwater projects, which includes room and per diem for the duration. After completion, you will transition to projects back in Southeast Michigan.
Responsibilities
Interpreting project specifications and working drawings, effectively communicating requirements to contractors to ensure projects are built to plan.
Performing thorough field inspections, coordinating material testing and sampling, and maintaining equipment.
Diligently obtaining and recording field data in a clear and organized manner and generating comprehensive field reports (IDR Daily Reporting).
Maintaining open communication with project staff and all relevant stakeholders, keeping everyone informed of progress and potential issues.
Recording daily construction quantities to facilitate accurate review of contractor payment requests.
Understanding and adhering to all public health and safety requirements and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed on site.
Collaborating with project staff to address design changes and field challenges.
Maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment as needed.
Performing other duties as assigned to support project success.
Essential Skills
5 plus years of Construction Inspection/Observation work.
Experience on municipal infrastructure projects such as water mains, sewer, sanitary systems, sidewalks, ADA ramps, roadways, and site structures.
Proficiency in IDRs (Inspector Daily Reports) and MS Office.
OSHA 10 certification.
Familiarity with AASHTOWare, Field Book, Project Wise, Blue Beam, e-Builder, MetaField, and/or Appia.
Clean driving record.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications in aggregate, concrete, density, and asphalt testing.
Experience on DWSD projects.
Bluebeam experience.
Work Environment
This role will primarily involve fieldwork, with the potential to work from the office for team meetings or during inclement weather for documentation and report writing. The position typically requires working 10-12 hour days, Monday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays. A work truck will be provided if available, or mileage can be expensed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dearborn, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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