Transportation Construction Inspector II (Full-Time)

MBP • Charlottesville, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector II provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for transportation construction operations. The role checks work for conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes; verifies materials and related documentation; and maintains project records. Work may include materials testing, basic surveying, field calculations, and sketches. The position also involves administrative reporting, communicating professionally with project stakeholders, and working outdoors at project sites in varied weather and 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 such as roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, or similar work.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass fingerprint-based criminal background, DMV driving-record, reference, 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 construction.
• 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

• Preferred VDOT certifications include 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 include WACEL, ICC, NICET, or MARTCP.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work on-site for compliance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes, and monitor quality assurance and progress.
• Communicate discrepancies to contractors and advise them of actions needed to comply with plans and specifications.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work.
• Prepare reports involving basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches.
• Check materials and material documents for evidence of testing; send additional samples to the client or testing laboratories when required.
• Assist with payment application reviews, final inspections, and punchlist creation.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other stakeholders, and MBP team members.
• Ensure highway work zones and traffic control comply with current standards.
• Perform work of basic to moderate difficulty, including materials testing and basic surveying.
• Complete administrative duties including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports.
• Stand and sit as needed, climb ladders, work at heights and outdoors in varied weather, and safely navigate 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