Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

MBP • Chesapeake, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you have VDOT or other DOT inspection experience and enjoy field work verifying transportation construction against plans, specifications, and codes while communicating professionally with contractors and clients? MBP is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to support transportation projects by providing construction inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring. Candidates should bring transportation-focused experience (VDOT or other DOT) and a track record inspecting roadway, bridge, and related improvements.

Requirements

• Construction work experience with a basic understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects with a focus on VDOT or other DOT experience.
• Inspection experience on roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, and similar work activities.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history check.
• Construction-related training and/or experience or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools utilized in transportation projects.
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.
• Professional communication with clients, contractors, the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, and web-based tools.
• Field readiness including standing or sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights, working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigating uneven terrain.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
• VDOT certifications preferred: 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

• Provide on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for assigned transportation construction operations; communicate with and advise contractors of discrepancies and coordinate necessary actions to meet plans and specifications.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work, trigonometric calculations, and associated sketches.
• Check materials and material documents to verify required tests; coordinate delivery of samples to the client or testing laboratories for verification.
• Assist with review of payment applications, final inspections, and creation of punchlists.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members.
• Verify that highway work zones and traffic control are in compliance with current standards.
• Perform work of basic to moderate difficulty, including materials testing and basic surveying.
• Complete administrative duties including a daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.
• Work on project sites with the ability to stand and sit as needed, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigate uneven terrain.

Benefits

• MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time.
• Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.
• MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, WACEL, ICC, NICET, and MARTCP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees