Construction Monitoring Inspector
Job Description
We are seeking a Construction Monitoring Inspector to join our dynamic, team-oriented office
located in Zionsville, Indiana. We are looking for someone with commercial construction
experience, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a high level of curiosity. The idea
candidate is someone who notices when site conditions, billing, schedules, or documentation do
not appear to align – and who can ask thoughtful questions, document findings clearly, and
communicate professionally with contractors, clients, and teammates.
Primary Responsibilities
- Visit active construction sites to observe progress and document current conditions.
- Review contractor pay applications, invoices, change orders, construction schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Compare observed site progress against billing, schedules, and project documents.
- Identify discrepancies, missing information, or items requiring clarification.
- Prepare clear, accurate monthly progress reports for bank and investor clients.
- Communicate professionally with general contractors, project contacts, bankers, and internal team members.
- Manage approximately 50 job-site visits per month, including at least to 2–3 overnight trip per month.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience in commercial construction or a closely related field.
- Understanding of construction progress and sequencing.
- Familiarity with plans, AIA G702/G703 forms, change orders, construction schedules, and contractor invoices.
- Ability to evaluate whether contractor billing appears consistent with observed construction progress.
- Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare client-ready reports.
- Strong verbal communication skills with contractors, clients, bankers, and internal team
- members.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and able to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously.
- High attention to accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude with a desire to contribute ideas for improvement.
First Construction Consulting, Inc. was established in 1983. We are a construction consulting company based in Carmel, Indiana. Our core values are GOPI: God, Other People, and Integrity. We review and assess construction projects as an independent, third party. Our primary clients are banks and investors. We are not a contractor, developer, or architectural firm, so we are not pressured to complete projects on time or under budget; we only report on what we see and our opinion of the project.
