Transportation Construction Inspectors (All levels - Richmond District)

ATCS•Glen Allen, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

ATCS's Construction Services group is expanding in Virginia and is hiring transportation construction inspectors at varying experience levels, including trainees, inspectors, and senior inspectors, for work in Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding areas. The position performs inspections on highway, bridge, environmental, traffic, and facilities projects. Candidates should have Virginia construction management and inspection experience and hold or be able to obtain required VDOT certifications. The role includes inspecting contractor work, checking compliance with contract documents and safe construction practices, conducting field tests on construction materials, documenting project activities and costs, and reporting daily progress to the Project Engineer. The position offers $17.00 to $41.97 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and is eligible for overtime and an annual bonus with a target of 2% of annualized salary. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Benefits include personal, holiday, and community involvement PTO; medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) match; parental leave; short- and long-term disability; tuition reimbursement; and an employee assistance program. 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.
Knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge specifications and standards.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for road and bridge construction sites.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Skill in 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.
Certifications include Work Zone Traffic Control, Asphalt Concrete Field, ACI Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field, Soils and Aggregate Compaction, Nuclear Safety and Transportation, Pavement Marking and Guardrail Installation, Storm Water Inspection, DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection, OSHA safety training courses, and Flagging.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency in MS Office, SiteManager, PlanGrid, and other project management software.

Nice To Haves

VDOT roadway construction inspection experience.
0–3 years of experience for Inspection Trainee candidates.
3–6 years of experience for Inspector candidates.
6 or more years of experience for Senior Inspector candidates.

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 related to materials, labor compliance, safety, estimates, work orders, and adjustments.
Report on-site activities and daily progress to the Project Engineer through standardized reporting.
Calculate and determine pay quantities.