Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Eden Prairie, Minnesota (MN) office. We continue to grow our Minnesota construction administration practice, across multiple project disciplines. Our Construction Inspector’s provide exceptional construction oversight on significant projects including Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, Structures, Roadway, Municipal, and Aviation projects.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will represent our client’s interest providing excellent construction administration inspection services for a wide variety of projects.
• Conduct daily construction observations to ensure compliance with contract documents. Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, and client engineering standards will serve to provide exceptional oversight.
• Our inspector’s work together to create, issue, and maintain Construction Administration documents such as material testing reports, RFI's, Change Orders, daily diaries, monthly pay applications, and final project documentation, etc.
• Provide observation reports that monitor the construction schedule/progress including photo documentation
• Review, confirm, and recommend monthly contractor payment applications, against measured and observed contract bid items
• Daily contractor project communication and correspondence
• Coordinate and monitor all testing, required within the contract documents, in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Organize and participate in Pre-Construction and periodic construction meetings
• Project punch lists and final documentation in accordance with owner’s requirements

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a 2-year Civil technical degree but not required
• Minimum of 10 years construction inspection experience in Public Transportation and Municipal projects
• Current MnDOT Construction Technician Certifications in Grading, Bituminous, Concrete disciplines. Preferred Certifications in Bridge, Signals/Lighting, and Landscaping. We will provide additional certification training as necessary to grow your expertise.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite software experience such as “Word”, “Excel”, etc.
• Highly self-motivated inspector that desires to provide exceptional service to our clients
• An individual that is equally skilled at independently leading their own projects or serving as a valued team member within a complex mega project
• Valid MnDOT Class “D” driver's license required

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000

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Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.