Transportation Construction Inspector II (Full-Time)

MBP • Richmond, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector II provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for transportation construction operations. The inspector verifies conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes; communicates discrepancies and corrective actions to contractors; and maintains project records, including daily diaries. The role may involve basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and sketches, checking material documentation and arranging additional testing samples when needed, assisting with payment application reviews and final inspections, and creating punch lists. The inspector also monitors highway work zones and traffic control for compliance with current standards, performs materials testing and basic surveying, and completes routine administrative reports. The position requires outdoor field work in varied weather and the ability to navigate uneven terrain, climb ladders, work at heights, and stand or sit as needed. The role requires transportation construction experience, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and successful completion of background, driving-record, reference, and work-history checks.

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 a fingerprint-based criminal background check, DMV driving-record check, reference verification, and work-history check.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have 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.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigate uneven terrain.

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 such as 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 to contractors and advise them of actions needed to conform to plans and specifications.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting work performed by construction contractors.
• Prepare reports involving basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches.
• Check materials and material documents to verify testing; send additional samples to the client or testing laboratories when required.
• Assist with payment application reviews, final inspections, and punch list creation.
• Communicate professionally with the client, contractors, traveling public, adjacent property owners, project 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.

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