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Senior Construction Inspector

Mead & Hunt, Chicago, IL, United States


Overview
Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Architecture North team while also supporting our greater Architecture & Building Engineering group. This opportunity is available at the following office locations: Madison, WI; De Pere, WI; Bloomington, MN; or Chicago, IL. Additionally, this position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring at least three days per week onsite at our office - an excellent opportunity to enjoy both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

Serving as an on-site project representative

Mentoring team members on constructability of projects

Overseeing construction administration tasks and performing site observations during construction

Verifying field measurements and as-built documentation

Preparing, reviewing, and distributing weekly and monthly project reports and meeting minutes

Reviewing and responding to field issues/conflicts, and contractor requests for information

Preparing and processing contractor pay applications and contract change orders

Coordinating and monitoring subconsultant's work

May serve as owner's representative as necessary

Other tasks as assigned

A valid driver’s license and frequent travel (approximately 50-75%) to job sites will be required.

Qualifications
The Successful Candidate Must Have All The Following:

Option 1:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university

At least 4 years of relevant construction experience

At least 4 applicable certifications

Option 2:

Associate’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university

At least 6 years of relevant construction experience

At least 4 applicable certifications

Option 3:

If no degree, must have at least 8 years of relevant construction experience

At least 4 applicable certifications

Ideal Candidate Experience

Experience overseeing (vertical) building construction projects

Experience with airport and federal construction projects

Experience reviewing architectural and engineering plans and specifications

Proficiency in the following computer programs: Bluebeam, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office Suite, Newforma, other Construction Administration Platforms

OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Confined Space Training, other Safety Training

Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors

Mead & Hunt shapes the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects.

Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities

Employee-Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $40.00 to $58.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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