Special Inspector

Job Title: Special Inspector Job Description
As a Special Inspector, you will be responsible for performing field observations, materials sampling, testing, and special inspections on active construction projects. You will test and inspect soils, concrete, reinforcing steel, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and paving. You will conduct soil density and compaction testing using a nuclear density gauge, as well as perform concrete testing and cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, and other materials for strength verification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, applicable codes, and contract documents.
- Prepare detailed daily field reports documenting testing results, observations, contractor activities, and compliance or non-compliance.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, testing procedures, and contract documents.
- Evaluate field and site conditions and communicate construction or materials issues to appropriate project personnel.
- Communicate testing and inspection results with clients, contractors, engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
- Pick up and transport construction material samples and testing equipment between project sites and the laboratory.
Essential Skills
- Expertise in masonry, reinforced concrete, special inspection, and materials testing.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, testing procedures, and contract documents.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to learn to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Work Environment
This role offers a company truck and opportunities for career development. You will receive full benefits as part of your employment package. You will work primarily on construction sites, requiring the ability to transport materials and testing equipment between project sites and the laboratory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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