Construction Inspector

About the role

This is a field-based role where you will carry out construction inspections, materials testing observations, welding and coating inspections, project documentation and coordination across a variety of active construction sites. The role would suit an experienced inspector with a strong construction background and specialist knowledge of welding, structural steel, coatings and contractor quality control.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Inspect construction works, welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against approved plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Complete and document destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements, quantities and pay items where required.
• Monitor contractor operations, identify non-conforming work and support corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.
• Produce accurate daily inspection reports, photographs, test records, deficiency logs and wider project documentation.
• Cookordination with contractors, engineers, laboratory teams, agency representatives and other stakeholders, including arranging samples and testing requirements.
• Support junior inspectors and maintain full compliance with company, project and site-specific health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• You will ideally have at least five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial or heavy civil projects.
• You will have experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
• You will be confident reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and producing clear, accurate inspection reports.
• You will be comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
• You will hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to project sites as required.
• You must hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications.
• AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE coatings, VDOT asphalt, WACEL, ICC, reinforced concrete, masonry or structural steel certifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to project sites as required.

Skills

• Confidence in reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate inspection reports.
• Experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
• Full compliance with company, project and site-specific health and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Delta Dental Insurance for the employee, fully paid by ETS, with the option to add family members up to age 26 after 90 days.
• Sentara Health Insurance, with ETS contributing 50% of the employee cost and family coverage options available after 90 days.
• 401(k) pension plan with ETS matching contributions up to 3% annually.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
• Paid professional training, certifications and continuing education.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Five paid sick days.
• Ten paid vacation/PTO days.
• Exposure to technically complex and high-profile projects.
• Ongoing support, mentorship and opportunities for career progression.