Inspector III

The Port of Portland is hiring for a Civil Inspector III.

We are seeking a construction inspector that would provide Civil and Structural inspection(s) for the construction of new facilities, refurbishment(s) and/or rebuild of existing infrastructure or facilities while establishing and maintaining Port/Contractor relationships.

Expectations for the work schedule will vary; Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and overtime work. Candidate will work indoors and outdoors in varying and adverse weather conditions.

This role performs heavy lifting in the form of construction materials, test equipment, and occasionally manhole lids. Frequent travel to project sites is required as well as occasional work at heights and in confined spaces.

From the Hiring Manager: "If you are seeking an opportunity to participate and support complex projects on all Port Campuses; including PDX airport, marine terminals, and business parks, then we have the perfect role for you! This person would be key in increasing value and operations for our customers, stakeholders and our region as a whole."

• Perform onsite inspection work; inspect materials, installation, and layout of work.
• Evaluate acceptability; determine and notify contractor of unacceptable material or work. Suspend work with Construction Manager's approval as needed.
• Act as liaison between Construction Manager (CM), Port operations, tenant, Port safety, Port environmental, and contractor.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records; keep a daily diary for each job assigned; verify quantities for contractor's monthly pay estimate.
• Keep as-built drawings current and prepare force account documentation.
• Prepare inspection reports, and transmit submittals as directed by Construction Manager.
• Prepare and transmit inspection and progress reports to city, state, and federal agencies as required.
• Provide day-to-day work direction to inspector trainees and Inspector I, as directed; prepare documents and information for arbitration/legal action as requested.
• Act as lead inspector on assigned large or specialized projects as needed.

• (Required) 4+ years of experience in multiple inspection disciplines.
  • This may include experience in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications involving many technical disciplines.
• (Highly Preferred) Associates in Engineering, Construction Inspection, Survey, or related field.
• (Required) Must be able to obtain civil or structural certifications within one year of hire.
• (Required) Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Employees in this position must be required to pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties successfully

Demonstrated Skills:

• Practical experience in commercial and industrial building construction methods and civil disciplines.
• Produce written documents with a PC using software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal, non-verbal, and in writing.
• Maintain good working relationships under adverse conditions with people of various and diverse backgrounds.

Abilities & Competencies:

• General construction and safety practices associated with construction.
• Advanced engineering, surveying, and construction terminology, as well as standard practices and procedures.
• Advanced application of safety standards, procedures, and practices for construction.
• Advanced understanding of environmental compliance requirements and their application to construction.

Compensation

Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each [LW1]position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

Onboarding Information

• Employees in this position will be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Ability to maintain a valid PDX Secured Area Security Badge is required.

Selection Process (Tentative Schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of September 29, 2025.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of October 6, 2025. Panel Interviews will be held week of October 20, 2025.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.