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Volkert, Inc.

Construction Inspector

Volkert, Inc.

Part-time Construction Inspector inspecting Volkert’s heavy highway infrastructure projects across Colorado’s Front Range. Documenting daily construction activities and reporting to project engineers and managers.

Posted 8/22/2026part-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in heavy highway construction, with a strong ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications. Holds relevant certifications and possesses the flexibility to work on-site across various project locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Heavy Highway Construction ExperienceConstruction Plan ReadingTraffic Control Supervisor CertificationCDOT Construction Surveying CertificationValid Driver's License

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Reading Construction PlansUnderstanding SpecificationsConstruction DocumentationTraffic Control ProceduresBasic Highway Math
Soft Skills
FlexibilityAttention to DetailStrong Work Ethic
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInternet UsageEmail Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Traffic Control SupervisorCDOT Highway Plan ReadingCDOT Construction SurveyingCDOT Basic Highway MathACI Concrete Transportation Construction InspectionTransportation Erosion Control Supervisor Training
Industry Keywords
Colorado Department of TransportationCDOT ProjectsConstruction InspectionHighway ConstructionErosion Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Inspect construction activities on heavy highway construction projects
  • Report to project sites daily and remain 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 and to the Volkert Project Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 5 years of heavy highway construction experience
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
  • Familiarity with 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
  • Flexible work hours
  • Willingness to temporarily relocate to project locations if necessary
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
  • Prior experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Employee ownership and sustainable growth opportunities