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Senior Inspector

RK&K
Chattanooga, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025

About the role

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring Senior Construction Inspector to join our team in central Tennessee. As a Senior Construction Inspector with RK&K you will strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection team while leading complex and routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design/design-build projects. Opportunities for growth and training into construction management and office engineering careers.

 

Essential Functions

  • Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction ensure compliance with contract documents
  • Fully engage in solving complex problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
  • Manage and mentor the activities of other inspectors
  • Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
  • Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
  • Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required
  • Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers   

Required Skills and Experience

  • Ten (10) + years of experience in roadway and bridge construction
  • Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications
  • Ability to mentor, coordinate, and supervise inspection personnel in the field
  • Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
  • Travel to job sites is expected, clean driving record
  • Experience with MS Office, SiteManager, and mobile devices  

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Skilled in both roadway and bridge construction
  • Survey experience
  • Required TDOT certifications 

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

 

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Much, much more!

Why RK&K? 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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