Construction Inspector

Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Aug 21, 2026
Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Inspector to support our Colorado Front Range located in Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, CO. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, five years of heavy highway construction experience. What you'll be doing: Inspect construction activities on heavy highway construction projects Report to project sites daily and be on-site throughout assigned projects, which may be located anywhere along the Colorado front range Complete required forms and paperwork documenting construction activities each day Report directly to the Project Engineer for each project as well as to the Volkert Project Manager What you need to have: Minimum of 5 years of heavy highway construction experience Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications, and familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet/email usage Ability to obtain (or hold) certifications including Traffic Control Supervisor, CDOT Highway Plan Reading, CDOT Construction Surveying, CDOT Basic Highway Math, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection, and Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor Training Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time, flexible work hours, and willingness to temporarily relocate to project locations if necessary Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) Bonus points if you have: Prior experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. Key Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, Dental, & Vision 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability Wellness incentives Student Debt Retirement Match Additional voluntary benefits The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. "For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference." - Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-DNI Colorado