Construction Inspection Coordinator

Kleinfelder•Norfolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Construction Inspection Coordinator to join their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This role involves providing professional services for construction materials testing projects, performing computations, reviewing reports, and collaborating with staff and clients to deliver complex programs and projects. The position also includes assisting with proposal preparation, fee estimates, technical work planning, budget monitoring, and ensuring project deadlines are met through effective scheduling and resource organization. A key aspect of the role is establishing and maintaining client relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and a client service focus.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in materials testing and/or inspection of highway construction
Shall meet all the requirements of the TS II-C / Construction Inspector B
Shall possess comprehensive knowledge of: Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
Shall possess comprehensive knowledge of: VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
Shall possess comprehensive knowledge of: State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Preparing for and conducting project related meetings
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine major field adjustments
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public
Shall be required to have and maintain the same certifications as the Construction Inspector B
Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test
Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Soil and Aggregate Compaction - (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II)
Asphalt Field Level I & II
VDOT Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
VDOT or ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II
Pavement Marking
VDOT Slurry Surfacing
VDOT Surface Treatment
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
Virginia DEQ Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Recognized Provided Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification (Obtained prior to installation of stormwater items)
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control VDOT Approved Provider
10 Hour OSHA Safety Training
OSHA GRIT (Guardrail Certification) - VDOT
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
Professional Engineer License

Responsibilities

Providing professional services for construction materials testing projects
Performing accurate computations and reviewing laboratory test reports
Reviewing daily observation reports and materials testing data sheets
Collaborating with staff, and actively working with clients to deliver complex programs/projects
Assisting with preparation of proposals and fee estimates
Planning and execution of technical work
Assisting with monitoring and controlling project budgets
Performing additional various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor
Ensuring project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of available resources
Establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and having a client service focus
Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors
Preparing for and conducting project related meetings
Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine major field adjustments
Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public