Lead Construction Inspector
Ulteig
Company Overview
Ulteig
Fargo, ND, United States
1944
Approximately 1,300 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of $187.2 million in FY 2024 (source: ulteig.com).
What They Do
Ulteig is an infrastructure engineering and consulting firm that operates across four key sectors: Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Rather than manufacturing equipment, Ulteig focuses on designing, engineering, and managing infrastructure projects that enhance the efficiency and reliability of essential services. In the Power sector, the company specializes in grid modernization, substations, and SCADA systems, while in Renewables, it emphasizes clean energy generation, particularly in solar and wind infrastructure (source: ulteig.com). Ulteig's services include design engineering, program management, and technical field services, managing over 2,500 projects annually, showcasing its operational scale and expertise in the infrastructure domain.
Projects & Track Record
Ulteig manages a substantial portfolio of projects, averaging over 2,500 technical and field service projects each year, with a notable 13% year-over-year increase in project volume. The company has demonstrated its capability by working in 43 states and 2 provinces, with registered professional engineers in 48 states and 3 provinces, indicating a robust geographic presence and regulatory compliance (source: ulteig.com). Client satisfaction is a strong point for Ulteig, with over 98% of surveyed clients expressing a willingness to select the firm again, highlighting the quality of their project execution and client relationships.
Recent Developments
In January 2024, Ulteig launched PathFinder™, a software tool designed to assist utilities in evaluating emerging technologies, marking a significant step towards digitalization in their service offerings (source: ulteig.com). Additionally, in August 2023, the company appointed Alison Barie as Chief Financial Officer, indicating a strategic evolution in its financial management as it continues to grow. The firm has experienced a four-fold increase in employee count from 350 in 2015 to approximately 1,400 by 2024, reflecting the high demand for its services in the infrastructure market.
Working There
Ulteig employs a diverse range of professionals across various functional areas, including leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as technical positions like design engineers and project managers. The company has 15 office locations, providing geographic flexibility for its workforce, and has been actively hiring, with an 18% year-over-year increase in headcount (source: linkedin.com). Ulteig has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, ranking #14 on Glassdoor's national list in 2023, which reflects its commitment to employee satisfaction and a positive workplace culture.
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Job Description
Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Lead Construction Inspector, helping to bring the most impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality. In this exciting role, you'll join our elite Critical Infrastructure Command Team, a talented, traveling team of construction quality professionals helping the most complex infrastructure projects meet quality, regulatory, schedule, and budget milestones, and solving challenges others may shy away from. From bridges and highways to tunnels, dams, and channels, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and documenting the work performed in the field by construction and contracting crews, coordinating, and overseeing daily work tasks for a diverse team of field inspectors, all while learning from the best of the best. This position is for those interested in traveling, exploring, and deploying to multi-billion-dollar, transformative projects across the U.S. It requires travel for extended periods of time, approximately 75%-80% of the year, with generous paid allowances for time spent with loved ones. Some working hours will be during evenings, overnight, and weekends.
If you want to work on projects with purpose, where you'll build a legacy that will shape communities for generations to come, we want you.
What Makes Us Different
- Seasoned project leadership you can learn from.
- Focus on your professional development, with lots of opportunities to grow, evolve, and make an impact.
- Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams depending on time spent at project sites.
- Premium per diem.
- Focus on excellent living conditions and the health and wellness of our traveling team members.
- Ability to work on the biggest and most complex projects-the ones no one else can do.
- A team you can count on and grow alongside, built around a code of shared excellence, professionalism, and purpose.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Construction Inspector on the Critical Infrastructure Command Team, you'll:
- Provide support to the engineers and act as an assistant construction project team leader and manager with assigned responsibility for the coordination, execution, and construction management of engineering projects.
- Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills.
- Assist with analysis for the development and implementation of engineering and construction-related services.
- Assist with other field staff and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Supervise and mentor less experienced staff and/or technical support, and help to hold team members accountable to the Critical Infrastructure Command Team's high standards.
What We Expect from You
- 5 years of related experience in heavy civil construction inspection required
- DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
- Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
- Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace
ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE
Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $ $36.92-$49.95 per hour
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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About the role
March 6, 2026
Full time
Company
- Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
- United States
5 years of related experience
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