Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector – Milwaukee, WI

Ozell Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to support U.S. Coast Guard construction projects throughout the Great Lakes region. The position will be based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin , at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan.

This is a full-time position supporting the inspection and oversight of federal construction, renovation, maintenance, utility, waterfront, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily on-site inspection and surveillance of construction activities
• Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, and other contract documents
• Monitor contractor performance and identify work that does not comply with contract requirements
• Attend preconstruction, progress, quality control, and other project meetings
• Review potential construction changes and evaluate cost and schedule impacts
• Witness field testing and review testing reports
• Review contractor payment requests and verify work completed and materials stored
• Maintain daily reports, deficiency logs, photographs, RFIs, change documentation, and other project records
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections and development of punch lists
• Coordinate closely with U.S. Coast Guard project personnel and provide regular project status reporting

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of applicable construction inspection, construction management, superintendent, quality control, or similar construction experience
• Strong knowledge of building construction and construction trades
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical, and plumbing codes
• Experience with new construction and/or renovation projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Great Lakes region
• Ability to successfully complete required federal background screening and badging requirements

Experience with federal construction, U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Defense projects, waterfront/marine construction, utilities, dredging, or hazardous-material site conditions is preferred.

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday

Travel: Regular regional travel required