Construction Inspector - Baltimore, MD

Job Title: Construction Inspector
Location: U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD 21226
Job Type: Full-Time (Onsite) / Contract
Duration: 24–30 Months (Estimated Nov 2026 – Nov 2028)

Job Overview

Seeking a full-time, on-site Construction Inspector to provide independent quality assurance (QA) surveillance for an Federal energy modernization project at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. You will inspect multi-discipline construction, ensure code and safety compliance, and audit final commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site QA Inspections: Perform daily field oversight across HVAC, high-efficiency heating, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV (~2.7 MW), battery storage (~4 MW BESS), electrical switchgear, building envelope work and waterfront/marine infrastructure (piers, dockside utilities, bulkheads).
• Quality Assurance & Material Verification: Verify delivered major equipment against approved submittals (transformers, BESS, PV panels, boilers, air compressors) before installation
• Safety & Material Oversight: Verify major equipment arrivals against approved submittals; enforce OSHA safety guidelines, site safety permits, and site Accident Prevention Plans (APP).
• Reporting & Closeout: Maintain daily logs, deficiency logs, and photo documentation within Procore; audit commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and PDF/AutoCAD as-built drawings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of construction inspection/management experience (OR a minimum of 5 years with a 4-year Engineering degree, PE, PMP, or QA/QC certification). Hands-on QA experience in Maryland is required.
• Maryland Field QA: Hands-on construction quality assurance experience in Maryland is required.
• Federal Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience on Federal Government construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Waterfront Experience: Prior inspection/QA experience with waterfront or marine infrastructure (piers, marine structures, dockside utilities) strongly preferred.
• Citizenship & Clearances: U.S. Citizen able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation to receive a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access.
• Software & Certifications: Demonstrated proficiency in Procore and an active OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour certification.