Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

MBP • Richmond, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for transportation projects. This role ensures that construction operations conform to plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes. The inspector communicates discrepancies to contractors and maintains project records, including daily diaries and reports that may involve calculations and sketches. Responsibilities also include checking materials, assisting with payment applications and punchlists, communicating with various stakeholders, ensuring highway work zone compliance, performing materials testing and basic surveying, and handling administrative duties. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in various conditions and navigate uneven terrain.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.
• Construction-related training and/or experience or course work in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools utilized in the construction of transportation projects.
• Ability to utilize computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Email, and Internet navigation, and web-based tools.
• Must maintain a 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• VDOT or other DOT experience.
• Experience inspecting projects to include roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, and work activities of the same or similar type.
• 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 are preferred.
• Other relevant certifications include WACEL, ICC, NICET or MARTCP.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to plans, contracts, specifications, and codes applicable to the construction operations assigned.
• Communicates with and advise contractors of discrepancies and the necessary actions to conform to the plans and specifications.
• Maintains project records including daily diaries documenting work performed by construction contractors. Reports will involve the use of basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches.
• Checks materials and material documents to verify that they have been tested and when required sends additional samples to the client or other testing laboratories for verification.
• Assists with review of payment applications, final inspections, and creation of punchlists.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members.
• Ensures that highway work zones and traffic control are in compliance with current standards.
• Performs work of basic to moderate difficulty including materials testing and basic surveying.
• Performs various administrative duties to include but not limited to a daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and be able to 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 individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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