Senior Transportation Inspector (Full-Time)

MBP • Chesapeake, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MBP is looking for a Senior Transportation Inspector to support transportation projects by providing on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring, with a focus on VDOT or other DOT work.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Serve as a key on-site contact to coordinate with clients, contractors, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders while representing MBP. Provide guidance to contractors regarding conformance with plans, specifications, and codes. Oversee quality assurance and progress monitoring for assigned operations and recommend corrective actions within project scope. Exercise sound judgment in field conditions and support MBP objectives through professional communication and coordination. Offer mentorship to less experienced inspectors and contribute to a safe and compliant work environment. Responsibilities include:
Provide on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes; advise contractors of discrepancies and facilitate corrective actions
Maintain project records including daily diaries, materials notebook, permit compliance, and civil rights compliance; perform algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and prepare associated sketches in daily diaries
Check materials and review material documents to verify testing and coordinate additional samples to clients or testing laboratories for verification
Review payment applications, provide final inspections, and create and track punchlists
Communicate professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members
Provide oversight of less experienced construction inspectors and assist with training
Verify that highway work zones and traffic control conform to current standards
Perform work of basic to moderate difficulty including materials testing and basic surveying
Complete administrative tasks including a daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report
Work on project sites, including standing and sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights, working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigating uneven terrain
Who We Are Looking For
Experience:
Construction work experience with advanced understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects
VDOT or other DOT experience inspecting projects including roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, and similar work activities
Construction-related training and/or experience or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools utilized in transportation projects

Requirements

• Construction work experience with advanced understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects
• VDOT or other DOT experience inspecting projects including roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, and similar work activities
• Construction-related training and/or experience or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools utilized in transportation projects
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, project management information systems, and web-based tools
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification required or obtainable within 3 months of hire
• Certification(s) from VDOT such as Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, and DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management (required)
• Professional and effective communication with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and team members
• Mentorship and training support for less experienced inspectors
• Attention to detail in documentation, calculations, and compliance verification
• Safe field practices including working at heights, outdoors in various weather, and navigating uneven terrain
• Works independently in the field with responsibility for coordinating quality assurance and compliance verification for assigned operations
• Represents MBP in client and stakeholder interactions while facilitating solutions consistent with project requirements
• Provides oversight in the field and offers recommendations to address nonconformance within project scope
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Other relevant certifications including WACEL, ICC, NICET, or MARTCP

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes; advise contractors of discrepancies and facilitate corrective actions
• Maintain project records including daily diaries, materials notebook, permit compliance, and civil rights compliance; perform algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and prepare associated sketches in daily diaries
• Check materials and review material documents to verify testing and coordinate additional samples to clients or testing laboratories for verification
• Review payment applications, provide final inspections, and create and track punchlists
• Communicate professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members
• Provide oversight of less experienced construction inspectors and assist with training
• Verify that highway work zones and traffic control conform to current standards
• Perform work of basic to moderate difficulty including materials testing and basic surveying
• Complete administrative tasks including a daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report
• Work on project sites, including standing and sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights, working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigating uneven terrain

Benefits

• MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time.
• Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.
• MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour, VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, WACEL, ICC, NICET, and MARTCP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees