Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for Senior Construction Inspectors to join our South Carolina Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in any of the following locations : Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC. They will be inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix, and pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction. They will also inspect roadway and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; traffic control and erosion control devices. They will perform complex calculations and computations, as well as contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Night and / or weekend work may be required as dictated by client project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction inspection for transportation projects required
• Must have considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway and bridge construction
• Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry and trigonometry
• Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications
• Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• Local candidates are preferred
• SCDOT certifications, other DOT certifications or the ability to get is most preferred
• LI-SM1

Required Qualifications

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations : United States-South Carolina-Beaufort, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville

Industry : Construction, Project Controls & Design / Build

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting : Dec 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.