Transportation Construction Inspectors (All levels - Bristol District)

ATCS•Blacksburg, VA

20h

About The Position

ATCS's Construction Services group is expanding in Virginia and seeks transportation construction inspectors at varying experience levels—including trainees, inspectors, and senior inspectors—to work in the Bristol, Virginia area. Candidates should have Virginia construction management or inspection experience and possess, or be able to obtain, the necessary VDOT certifications. The role involves inspecting highway, bridge, environmental, traffic, and facilities construction projects; monitoring contractor work for compliance with contract documents and safe construction practices; performing field tests on construction materials; and documenting project activities, quantities, and progress. Inspectors report daily activities and progress to the Project Engineer using standardized reporting. The position offers $17.00 to $41.97 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. It is eligible for overtime and an annual bonus with a target of 2% of the employee's annualized salary. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage beginning the first day of the month following their start date. ATCS is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Varying levels of contractor or inspection experience in roadway construction; VDOT experience is desired.
Experience ranges identified by level: 0–3 years for Inspection Trainee candidates, 3–6 years for Inspector candidates, and 6 or more years for Senior Inspector candidates.
Knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge specifications and standards.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements on road and bridge construction sites.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Skill using field engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods, and materials.
Possess or be able to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain them.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency in MS Office, SiteManager, PlanGrid, and other project management software.

Nice To Haves

VDOT roadway construction experience.

Responsibilities

Perform transportation construction inspections on highway, bridge, environmental, traffic, and facilities projects.
Write daily progress reports.
Oversee contractor work crews to ensure compliance with contract documents and verify that safe construction practices are used to produce quality results.
Read and interpret contract documents.
Perform field tests on materials, including concrete slump and air, soil compaction, and hot-mix asphalt (HMA).
Complete documentation for materials, labor compliance, safety, estimates, work orders, and adjustments.
Report on-site activities and daily progress to the Project Engineer using standardized reporting.
Calculate and determine pay quantities.