Construction Inspector

About the role

Construction Inspector position at Engineering and Testing Services, INC (ETS), a leading Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing business supporting high‑profile transportation, municipal, federal, Department of Defense, private and internationally recognised projects across Virginia and North Carolina. ETS operates one of the region’s most advanced full‑service geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratories, accredited by AASHTO and validated by USACE, and invests heavily in its people through ongoing training, professional certifications, modern equipment, strong technical support and an excellent benefits package. As part of the Celnor Group—a UK‑based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape—you will join a field‑based role carrying out construction inspections, materials testing observations, welding and coating inspections, project documentation and coordination across a variety of active construction sites. The role suits an experienced inspector with a strong construction background and specialist knowledge of welding, structural steel, coatings and contractor quality control, and includes broader work involving concrete, soils, asphalt, aggregates, reinforcing steel, utilities and structural construction.

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.
• Coordinate 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

• At least five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial or heavy civil projects.
• Experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
• Confident reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and producing clear, accurate inspection reports.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Must hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE coatings, VDOT asphalt, WACEL, ICC, reinforced concrete, masonry or structural steel certifications would be advantageous.

Skills

• Ability to read plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and produce clear, accurate inspection reports.
• Ability to work independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.

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.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 / hour