Construction Inspector (PRN/As-Needed)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Department: Construction
Employment Type: PRN/As-Needed

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm delivering planning, design, civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, and construction management solutions across Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to shaping safer, more sustainable, and more livable communities. We’re more than engineers, designers, and planners - we’re passionate community builders. Whether we’re restoring green spaces, creating safer roads, or reimagining public parks, we do it all with one goal in mind: making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

If that sounds like a mission you’d be proud to support, we’d love to meet you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Collaborative Culture: Our team of engineers, designers, and planners work together to deliver meaningful results aligned with community needs.
• Client-Centered Approach: Our Client Experience program emphasizes proactive communication, trust, and lasting relationships with both clients and teammates.
• Mission-Driven Impact: You’ll contribute to projects such as trail planning, wastewater infrastructure, and parks that enhance quality of life.
• Growth & Support: We offer competitive benefits, professional development, flexible work options, and a welcoming workplace where individuals thrive.
• A Voice That’s Heard – We listen, value fresh ideas, and empower every team member to speak up and contribute.

JOB OVERVIEW

Environmental Design Group is seeking qualified Construction Inspectors to work on a PRN (as-needed) basis. Projects may include construction administration, construction oversight, dispute resolution, documentation and quality control, pre-construction services, and stakeholder communication.

As a Construction Inspector at Environmental Design Group, you will:

• Actively engage in assigned construction projects including inspecting to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals; notifying the contractor of non-conforming work; preparing and maintaining project records and reports; performing miscellaneous duties as assigned by the project engineer and defined in C&MS 105.09
• Perform data entry into ODOT’s CMS/SITE MANAGER system or local documentation equivalent as directed by the project engineer or LPA person in charge.

• An associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology is required
• 2 or more years of relevant experience is preferred
• Highway testing certifications are required, including but not limited to ACI Level I, Flexible Pavement Training, and Ohio Aggregate Level I; National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Highway Construction Level II.

Expected Hours of Work: This PRN (as-needed) position will provide you with the flexibility and the chance to work on an as-needed basis, supporting our team and projects as demands arise. This status allows you to accept or decline work based on your availability, and your work may be sporadic based on project demands and business needs.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re looking for someone who is:

• People-focused and a natural collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable
• Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
• Passionate about improving places and lives
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.

WHAT SETS EDG APART

• Cross-disciplinary Expertise: In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
• Community-Focused Projects: From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
• Core Values in Action: Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.

READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE?

Visit our Careers page, choose your location, and explore open positions. We’d love to hear how your background and passion align with our mission to create lasting impact for communities throughout Ohio.

Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose.
Together, we're making a difference—for people, communities, and the environment.