Construction Inspector
Kwame Building GroupMissouri, United States
Posted October 14, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Kwame Building Group, founded in 1991, is an employee‑owned pure construction management firm headquartered in St. Louis that provides independent program and project management services to owners and developers. The firm specializes in estimating, scheduling, project planning, value engineering, and owner representation across a portfolio that includes educational facilities, airports, light‑rail systems, hospitals, and wastewater treatment plants. Recognized by Engineering News‑Record as a top construction‑management‑for‑fee firm and named one of RCGA’s Top 50 companies in the St. Louis region, Kwame Building Group manages more than $250 million in construction annually and boasts a 75 % repeat‑client rate. With nine community‑based offices nationwide, the company delivers comprehensive project control, document management, and compliance tracking to ensure client objectives are met on time and within budget.
Job Description
The Construction Inspector is responsible for providing full-time, on-site inspection and documentation of airfield construction and rehabilitation projects.
Requirements
- Inspect airfield construction work
- Monitor contractor activities
- Verify compliance with FAA standards
- Record daily construction activities
- Measure and verify construction quantities
- Document deficiencies and non-conforming work
- Maintain photo documentation and as-built records
- Review test results and certifications
- Coordinate with Resident Engineer and contractor field staff
- Communicate field observations and issues to project leadership
- Monitor jobsite safety and ensure contractor adherence to airport and OSHA safety requirements
- Report unsafe practices and incidents immediately to supervisors
- Ensure environmental protection measures and stormwater controls are correctly implemented
- Participate in punch list inspections and project acceptance activities
- Assist in verifying final quantities and as-built drawings
- Support completion of closeout documentation for FAA and airport records
