Transportation Construction Inspector II (Full-Time)

MBP • Richmond, VA

1d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector II provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for assigned transportation construction operations, ensuring conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes. The inspector communicates discrepancies and required corrective actions to contractors and maintains project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work. The role includes field calculations and sketches, checking materials and material documentation, arranging additional material testing when needed, and assisting with payment application reviews, final inspections, and punchlists.

The position requires effective, professional communication with clients, contractors, the traveling public, adjacent property owners, project stakeholders, and MBP team members. It also involves checking highway work zones and traffic control for compliance with current standards; performing materials testing and basic surveying; and completing administrative reports such as timesheets, expense reports, and mileage reports. Work may require standing or sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights and outdoors in varied weather, and safely navigating uneven terrain.

Requirements

• Construction work experience and a basic understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects, with a focus on VDOT or other DOT experience.
• Experience inspecting projects involving work such as roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, and utilities.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass fingerprint-based criminal background, DMV driving record, reference verification, and work history checks.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.
• Construction-related training, experience, or coursework in road or bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools used in transportation projects.
• Ability to use computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, and web-based tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• VDOT certifications 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.
• 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.
• Communicate construction discrepancies and necessary corrective actions to contractors.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work, and prepare reports with field calculations and associated sketches.
• Check materials and material documents to verify testing and, when required, send additional samples to the client or testing laboratories for verification.
• Assist with payment application reviews, final inspections, and punchlist creation.
• Communicate professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members.
• Ensure highway work zones and traffic control comply with current standards.
• Perform materials testing, basic surveying, and other work of basic to moderate difficulty.
• Complete administrative duties, including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports.
• Work safely at project sites, including standing or sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights and outdoors in varied weather, and navigating uneven terrain.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits for the individual.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness program and fitness program reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED