Transportation Construction Inspectors (All levels - NOVA District)
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 projects in Herndon, Virginia, and surrounding areas. Candidates should have Virginia construction management or inspection experience and possess, or be able to obtain, the required VDOT certifications. The role involves inspecting transportation construction projects involving highways, bridges, environmental work, traffic, and facilities. Inspectors document project progress and materials, oversee contractor work for compliance with contract documents and safe construction practices, conduct field tests, and report site activity and progress to the Project Engineer. The position also includes calculating and determining pay quantities. The position pays $20.00 to $53.16 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. It is eligible for overtime and an annual bonus targeted at 2% of annualized salary. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first day of the month following their start date.
Requirements
- Varying levels of contractor or inspection experience in roadway construction; VDOT experience is desired.
- Desired experience levels: 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 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.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment and maintain, required certifications in 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 construction inspection 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.
- Conduct 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 using standardized reporting.
- Calculate and determine pay quantities.
Benefits
- Generous personal paid time off.
- Inclusive holiday paid time off.
- Community involvement paid time off.
- Customizable medical plan options.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match up to 3% with immediate vesting.
- Parental leave.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Overtime eligibility.
- Annual bonus targeted at 2% of annualized salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
