Title: Construction Inspector

Company: Mead & Hunt

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $28-40/hr based on experience



At Mead & Hunt, we’ve been designing, building, and improving communities for over 125 years. As a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm, our mission is to create innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate our clients and the communities we serve. From transportation and water infrastructure to food and beverage facilities and beyond, we take pride in making a lasting impact.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Construction Inspector II to join our team in the Charlotte, NC region. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career while working on NCDOT transportation projects that directly improve how people live and travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect Transportation Projects: Ensure work and materials meet all project plans, proposals, and NCDOT specifications.
• Verify Accuracy: Perform key measurements and calculations for weights, volumes, and dimensions.
• Document Progress: Prepare “as-built” documentation, plot and run cross-sections, and maintain detailed daily reports.
• Test Materials: Conduct field tests to confirm materials meet quality standards throughout each phase of the project.
• Be Out in the Field: Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, bringing projects to life from the ground up.
• Travel & Flexibility: Occasionally travel across the state, with extended hours or overnight stays as projects require.
• Work Independently: Take ownership of tasks while collaborating with contractors, clients, and internal teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field; an associate degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience (minimum of four years) will also be considered
• Two applicable certifications
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• NCDOT QMS Level 1 & 2, Roadway, and Concrete certifications
• Experience leading inspectors performing highway materials sampling and testing
• Experience interpreting and applying plans, drawings, and specifications to field construction tasks
• Familiarity with SiteManager or other construction management software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, clients, and the public
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Why Mead & Hunt

At Mead & Hunt, we’re not just offering a job - we’re inviting you to be part of a legacy. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in our people and empower them to grow while shaping the future of our communities.

Here’s what makes us different:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee ownership opportunities after one year of full-time employment—help shape the future of our firm and share in the rewards of our collective success.
• A flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule and generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth, with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive.

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