Construction Inspector

About the role

Construction / Bridge Inspector Engineer – Mid Level. Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Norfolk, VA office is seeking a Construction Inspector / Bridge Inspector with 3 to 7 years of heavy construction experience and/or inspection oversight on transportation related projects including but not limited to bridges, culverts, and roadways. The successful Inspector will be a degreed Civil Engineer. As an Inspector you will be working with a professional construction / engineering inspection team that provides consulting services to clients Federal (DoD), State (VDOT), municipal and private clients around the Hampton Roads area. This offer helps to expand our services and enhance our deep client relationships across the Hampton Roads area. We are looking for an individual who has a strong foundation in construction principles, has strong inspection and report writing skills and can assist as an NBIS bridge inspector (or ability and willingness to become) certification when construction oversight is light.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection of bridges, transportation structures and other structures during construction to evaluate contractor’s method, workmanship, quality and compliance with construction documents (drawings and specifications).
• Evaluates construction materials for quality and compliance with Contract Documents and performs related work such as data collection, report writing and record keeping.
• Recognizes basic construction or engineering problems, coordinates problems with the engineer of record; makes field measurements of pay items; checks equipment; maintains comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
• Maintains frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection, resolve problems and monitor receipt of materials; and with local government to explain work under construction.
• Consults engineers to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections.
• Monitors contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepares response to contractor’s Request for Information (RFI).
• Reviews and processes contractor’s shop drawing submittals.
• NBIS Bridge Inspector: Partners with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection group.
• Conducts inspections and assists in supervision of site investigations as needed.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of bridge inspection reports including data entry, writing and photo editing.
• Performs checker review of bridge inspection reports by others.
• Works collaboratively with members of all company disciplines.
• Assists with various project elements including planning, execution and follow-up.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related.
• Minimum of an Engineer in Training (EIT) required.
• Transportation related construction inspection experience in the United States.
• 3 to 7 years of heavy construction experience and/or inspection oversight on transportation related projects. Desired experience includes: bridges, culverts, and/or roadways.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience serving as a NBIS Inspector strongly preferred; desired bridge inspection certifications: NHI Certification (NHI-130055) and Refresher (NHI