Construction Inspector / Construction Manager

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! 

Kleinfelder, a 2026 Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, (and its subsidiary, CMWorks), is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!  Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our CMWorks team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials testing/inspections, our construction services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step Into Your New Role

Kleinfelder / CMWorks is looking to connect with people who understand public works construction and can step into a project and contribute right away, whether your background is in inspection or construction management either as an owner’s representative or contractor. Flexibility is an option as semi-retired professionals that are available on a project by project basis would be valuable.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in professionals with experience on public works projects such as:

• Buildings, facilities, and site
• Aviation and airfield work
• Roadways and highways
• Underground utilities (water, sewer, drainage)
• Bridges and structures
• Water and wastewater facilities

If you’ve worked in these environments and understand how projects are built, you’ll fit well with our team.

Construction Inspector – What the Work Looks Like

• Field inspection on active construction projects
• Daily reports, quantity tracking, and documentation of work performed
• Reading and interpreting plans, specs, and special provisions
• Coordinating with contractors, labs, and the project team
• Tracking materials testing and understanding results
• Assisting with submittals, RFIs, and basic project documentation
• Participating in meetings and helping keep communication moving
• Constructability / Biddability review experience

This role is for someone who can be trusted in the field, stays organized, and communicates clearly with both the contractor and the client.

Typical Background

• ~10+ years of construction inspection or related experience
• Strong public works and public agency experience
• Familiar with materials testing (soils, concrete, asphalt)
• Able to read plans and understand construction sequencing
• Certifications such as ACI, ICC, IMSA, ATTSA, NASSCO, IMSA etc. are a plus
• OSHA 30 or ability to obtain
• Comfortable using project management software

Construction Manager – What the Work Looks Like

• Lead project teams and work directly with the client
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery
• Run meetings and coordinate with designers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, change management, and project controls
• Support proposals, client relationships, and future work
• Ability to oversee inspectors and perform inspections
• Constructability / Biddability review experience

This role is for someone who understands both the field and management side and can keep projects moving while maintaining strong working relationships and partnering approaches.

Typical Background

• ~10+ years of construction management experience on public works projects
• Experience delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Comfortable leading teams and serving as the client’s point of contact
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, and project controls
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Nevada public agency experience is a plus
• PE, CCM, AIA or PMP is a plus, but not required

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Why Join Our Team

CMWorks, a Kleinfelder company, focuses on construction management and owner’s representation for public agencies. Our team can perform from early design through construction and closeout, with a practical, project-first approach.

You’ll be working with people who understand construction and value experience. We have a steady pipeline of work in Nevada and are continuing to grow in both Northern and Southern Nevada.

If you’re in Nevada—or open to working here—and looking for a solid team and steady work, we’d like to talk. Even if timing isn’t immediate, we’re building our bench for upcoming projects and prefer to connect early.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.